Arapahoe, NC vs Hayesville, NC

Hayesville is moderately more affordable than Arapahoe, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Arapahoe scores 78 compared to 69 for Hayesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arapahoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arapahoe is $1,101/month compared to $596/month in Hayesville — a 85% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hayesville has cheaper rent, Arapahoe actually has lower median home values ($136,300 vs $217,400).

Median household income in Arapahoe is $69,792 compared to $52,875 in Hayesville (+32%). While Arapahoe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arapahoe spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Hayesville.