Athens, Alabama vs. Lincolnton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincolnton, North Carolina is 2.9% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,175 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincolnton, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Lincolnton
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Lincolnton, NC
Compared to Athens, Lincolnton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower