What is a pro or con of living in Lincolnton, North Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Lincolnton.

What salary do I need to live in Lincolnton, North Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $52,485 in Lincolnton, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. LINCOLNTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lincolnton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincolnton, North Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,485 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lincolnton, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lincolnton
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Lincolnton, NC

Compared to Columbia, Lincolnton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% lower

Commute

18.2% higher

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lincolnton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Lincolnton, NC

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