Carrboro, NC vs Hampstead, NC

Hampstead is moderately more affordable than Carrboro, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Carrboro scores 116 compared to 102 for Hampstead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrboro is $1,337/month compared to $1,189/month in Hampstead — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampstead is more affordable at $395,900 median vs $507,100.

Median household income in Carrboro is $85,927 compared to $90,184 in Hampstead (-4.7%). 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 Carrboro spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Hampstead.