Carrboro, NC vs Kill Devil Hills, NC

Kill Devil Hills is moderately more affordable than Carrboro, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Carrboro scores 116 compared to 110 for Kill Devil Hills, 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 $1,440/month in Kill Devil Hills — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrboro has cheaper rent, Kill Devil Hills actually has lower median home values ($401,700 vs $507,100).

Median household income in Carrboro is $85,927 compared to $85,747 in Kill Devil Hills (+0.2%). Carrboro does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrboro spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Kill Devil Hills.