Half Moon, NC vs St. Pauls, NC

St. Pauls is moderately more affordable than Half Moon, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Half Moon scores 75 compared to 65 for St. Pauls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Half Moon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Half Moon is $951/month compared to $774/month in St. Pauls — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Pauls is more affordable at $118,300 median vs $170,900.

Median household income in Half Moon is $61,848 compared to $33,667 in St. Pauls (+83.7%). While Half Moon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Half Moon spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.6% in St. Pauls.