Hildebran, NC vs Old Fort, NC

Old Fort is moderately more affordable than Hildebran, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Hildebran scores 70 compared to 66 for Old Fort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hildebran can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hildebran is $748/month compared to $771/month in Old Fort — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hildebran has cheaper rent, Old Fort actually has lower median home values ($121,400 vs $194,900).

Median household income in Hildebran is $53,125 compared to $50,357 in Old Fort (+5.5%). The higher salaries in Hildebran partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hildebran spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Old Fort.