Bermuda Run, NC vs Harkers Island, NC

Harkers Island is moderately more affordable than Bermuda Run, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Bermuda Run scores 92 compared to 87 for Harkers Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bermuda Run can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bermuda Run is $1,144/month compared to $968/month in Harkers Island — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harkers Island is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $309,800.

Median household income in Bermuda Run is $66,800 compared to $58,750 in Harkers Island (+13.7%). While Bermuda Run is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bermuda Run spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Harkers Island.