What is a pro or con of living in Columbus, North Carolinacompared to Lumberton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 151% more expensive in Columbus.

What salary do I need to live in Columbus, North Carolina copmared to Lumberton, North Carolina?

A salary of $64,500 in Lumberton, North Carolina should increase to $83,083 in Columbus, 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.

LUMBERTON vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Columbus, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, North Carolina is 28.8% more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,083 in Columbus, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Columbus
than in Lumberton, North Carolina

Lumberton, NC vs. Columbus, NC

Compared to Lumberton, Columbus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

150.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

8.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

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Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Columbus, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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