Stedman, NC vs Wade, NC

Wade is moderately more affordable than Stedman, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Stedman scores 96 compared to 84 for Wade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stedman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stedman is $1,539/month compared to $1,158/month in Wade — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wade is more affordable at $204,200 median vs $205,800.

Median household income in Stedman is $105,491 compared to $67,574 in Wade (+56.1%). While Stedman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stedman spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Wade.