Asheboro, NC vs Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy is moderately more affordable than Asheboro, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Asheboro scores 72 compared to 68 for Mount Airy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Asheboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Asheboro is $855/month compared to $699/month in Mount Airy — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Airy has cheaper rent, Asheboro actually has lower median home values ($162,800 vs $176,600).

Median household income in Asheboro is $48,628 compared to $39,873 in Mount Airy (+22%). While Asheboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asheboro spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Mount Airy.