Harrells, NC vs Old Fort, NC

Old Fort is moderately more affordable than Harrells, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Harrells scores 71 compared to 66 for Old Fort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrells is $721/month compared to $771/month in Old Fort — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harrells has cheaper rent, Old Fort actually has lower median home values ($121,400 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Harrells is $68,393 compared to $50,357 in Old Fort (+35.8%). While Harrells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrells spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Old Fort.