Belmont, NC vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

Belmont is moderately more affordable than Fuquay-Varina, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 101 compared to 118 for Fuquay-Varina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fuquay-Varina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $1,274/month compared to $1,646/month in Fuquay-Varina — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belmont is more affordable at $349,700 median vs $410,600.

Median household income in Belmont is $86,442 compared to $111,447 in Fuquay-Varina (-22.4%). While Fuquay-Varina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Fuquay-Varina.