Hayesville, NC vs Plymouth, NC

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Hayesville, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Hayesville scores 69 compared to 65 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayesville is $596/month compared to $819/month in Plymouth — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hayesville has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($83,900 vs $217,400).

Median household income in Hayesville is $52,875 compared to $30,462 in Plymouth (+73.6%). While Hayesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayesville spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 32.3% in Plymouth. The Hayesville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.