Dillsboro, NC vs Old Fort, NC

Old Fort is moderately more affordable than Dillsboro, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Dillsboro scores 75 compared to 66 for Old Fort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillsboro is $783/month compared to $771/month in Old Fort — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Fort is more affordable at $121,400 median vs $225,000.

Median household income in Dillsboro is $45,833 compared to $50,357 in Old Fort (-9%). Old Fort offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillsboro spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Old Fort.