Belville, NC vs Hampstead, NC

Hampstead is moderately more affordable than Belville, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Belville scores 107 compared to 102 for Hampstead, 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 $1,189/month in Hampstead — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampstead has cheaper rent, Belville actually has lower median home values ($257,100 vs $395,900).

Median household income in Belville is $86,875 compared to $90,184 in Hampstead (-3.7%). Hampstead offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belville spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Hampstead.