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

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Is it cheaper to live in Lincolnton or is it cheaper to live in Salisbury?
- Lincolnton is 17.2% more expensive than Salisbury.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lincolnton or Salisbury?
- Lincolnton housing costs are 2.2% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Salisbury or is Health Care more affordable in Lincolnton.
- Health related expenses are 22.3% more in Lincolnton.
 Salisbury, NCLincolnton, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.7100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.2100
 Housing67.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,500$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.3100
 Miscellaneous83.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  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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