Lincolnton, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lincolnton, North Carolina?
$4,230 / month
for a family, 21.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,760 for the year for a family.
$2,600 / month
for a single person, 45.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,200 for the year for a single person.

Lincolnton cost of living score
99.7
Less expensive
0.3% lower
than the US average
9.6% higher
than the North Carolina average
Lincolnton, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Lincolnton, NC

Housing costs in Lincolnton?
A typical home costs $264,500, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.6% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincolnton costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Lincolnton?
To live comfortably in Lincolnton, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincolnton?
The cost of living in Lincolnton, NC is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the city has a lower than average cost of living index and rent is particularly low. The median home price is $128,000 which is much lower than the national average. Transportation costs are also low, with gas prices being 6% cheaper than the US average. Groceries are fairly affordable at 1% below US average prices. All in all, Lincolnton is an excellent place to live if you're looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLincolntonNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
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    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  96.9  Unlock100.0
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  96.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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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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