Maggie Valley, NC vs Selma, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Selma is 26% cheaper than Maggie Valley. With a cost index of 73 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Selma to Maggie Valley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maggie Valley is $1,087/month compared to $824/month in Selma — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selma is more affordable at $161,100 median vs $312,200.

Median household income in Maggie Valley is $67,674 compared to $37,440 in Selma (+80.8%). While Maggie Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maggie Valley spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Selma.