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Natchitoches, LA vs Lumberton, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Lumberton or is it cheaper to live in Natchitoches?
- Lumberton is 4.0% more expensive than Natchitoches.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lumberton or Natchitoches?
- Lumberton housing costs are 26.0% more expensive than Natchitoches housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Natchitoches or is Health Care more affordable in Lumberton.
- Health related expenses are 20.5% less in Lumberton.
 Natchitoches, LALumberton, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.6100
 Food & Groceries92.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.9100
 Housing64.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$244,800$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.7100
 Miscellaneous87.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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Reviews for Lumberton    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's an OK place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

I can NOT believe the water quality here is 47! Everyone we've spoken with in regards to the water all have the same opinions: "don't give it to your dog; disconnect  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lumberton is a small town, nearly a bedroom community for Beaumont-Port Arthur. The school district is good, and fiscially conservative. Stores are adequate but  More

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