Harrellsville, NC vs Staley, NC

Staley is moderately more affordable than Harrellsville, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Harrellsville scores 80 compared to 71 for Staley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrellsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrellsville is $1,125/month compared to $905/month in Staley — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staley is more affordable at $133,800 median vs $159,400.

Median household income in Harrellsville is $68,558 compared to $61,875 in Staley (+10.8%). The higher salaries in Harrellsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrellsville spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Staley.