Belville, NC vs Camden, NC

Camden is moderately more affordable than Belville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Belville scores 107 compared to 98 for Camden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belville is $1,738/month compared to $1,119/month in Camden — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Camden has cheaper rent, Belville actually has lower median home values ($257,100 vs $360,200).

Median household income in Belville is $86,875 compared to $81,583 in Camden (+6.5%). The higher salaries in Belville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belville spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Camden.