2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Marion, NC vs Lincolnton, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Lincolnton or is it cheaper to live in Marion?
- Lincolnton is 23.4% more expensive than Marion.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lincolnton or Marion?
- Lincolnton housing costs are 29.5% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marion or is Health Care more affordable in Lincolnton.
- Health related expenses are 6.0% less in Lincolnton.
 Marion, NCLincolnton, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.7100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.2100
 Housing52.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,500$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.3100
 Miscellaneous79.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

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Reviews for Lincolnton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Denver, NC was not listed because it is not even a town. There is NO community here, no sidewalks to walk on, NO activities...just the lake, and unless you own a boat to  More

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I live in Lincolnton and moved from Chicago. I work in Charlotte and commute. Southern Hospitality only applies to visitors. If you wish to actually connect with  More

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