Buies Creek, NC vs Hillsborough, NC

Buies Creek is moderately more affordable than Hillsborough, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Buies Creek scores 99 compared to 110 for Hillsborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buies Creek is $1,176/month compared to $1,349/month in Hillsborough — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buies Creek is more affordable at $370,500 median vs $430,100.

Median household income in Buies Creek is $52,458 compared to $98,467 in Hillsborough (-46.7%). While Hillsborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buies Creek spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Hillsborough.