Havelock, NC vs Silver Lake, NC

Havelock is moderately more affordable than Silver Lake, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Havelock scores 87 compared to 96 for Silver Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Havelock is $1,269/month compared to $1,289/month in Silver Lake — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havelock is more affordable at $186,800 median vs $287,500.

Median household income in Havelock is $64,433 compared to $73,277 in Silver Lake (-12.1%). While Silver Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Havelock spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Silver Lake.