Biltmore, TN vs Friendship, TN

Friendship is moderately more affordable than Biltmore, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Biltmore scores 63 compared to 59 for Friendship, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Biltmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biltmore is $739/month compared to $663/month in Friendship — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Friendship is more affordable at $105,400 median vs $117,800.

Median household income in Biltmore is $49,280 compared to $35,000 in Friendship (+40.8%). While Biltmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Biltmore spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Friendship.