Carthage, TX vs Pinehurst, TX

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Pinehurst, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 68 compared to 72 for Pinehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pinehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $737/month compared to $931/month in Pinehurst — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carthage has cheaper rent, Pinehurst actually has lower median home values ($142,900 vs $153,100).

Median household income in Carthage is $44,738 compared to $45,859 in Pinehurst (-2.4%). Pinehurst 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 Carthage spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Pinehurst.