Brandywine Bay, NC vs Southport, NC

Southport is moderately more affordable than Brandywine Bay, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Brandywine Bay scores 119 compared to 110 for Southport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brandywine Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brandywine Bay is $1,929/month compared to $1,468/month in Southport — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Southport has cheaper rent, Brandywine Bay actually has lower median home values ($330,900 vs $394,900).

Median household income in Brandywine Bay is $88,125 compared to $82,792 in Southport (+6.4%). The higher salaries in Brandywine Bay partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brandywine Bay spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Southport.