2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lander, WY vs Tarboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Tarboro or is it cheaper to live in Lander?
- Tarboro is 21.1% less expensive than Lander.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tarboro or Lander?
- Tarboro housing costs are 70.8% less expensive than Lander housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lander or is Health Care more affordable in Tarboro.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% less in Tarboro.
 Lander, WYTarboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.9100
 Food & Groceries101.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock132.3100
 Housing93.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$139,900$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.5100
 Miscellaneous88.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lander    10 Reviews

I lived in Florida for 21 years and decided to get a life and moved to Lander, Wyoming. For me, this place is exactly what I’d been wanting. I don’t like the crowds and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lander, WY, is noisy. First responder agencies in town run sirens on almost every call. Multiple tornado sirens around town are used to notify firefighters of fire  More

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Have lived and worked full time here for past 3.5 yrs, in WY for 18. It is a beautiful area to visit for outdoor recreation--hiking, climbing, mtn biking, xc skiing,  More

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Reviews for Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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