Lumberton, NC Cost of Living


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Lumberton cost of living score
72
Less expensive
28.0% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the North Carolina average
Lumberton, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Lumberton, NC

Housing costs in Lumberton?
A typical home costs $132,800, which is 60.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lumberton costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Lumberton?
To live comfortably in Lumberton, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lumberton?
The cost of living in Lumberton, NC is relatively low compared to other parts of the state and country. The area's housing prices are quite affordable, with an average two-bedroom apartment costing around $700 a month. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation are also reasonably priced. Overall, living in Lumberton can be very economical for people who want to save money without sacrificing much in terms of quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLumbertonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  72.091.0100.0
  93.296.5100
  114.8107.2100.0
  31.483.1100.0
  $132,800$289,300$338,100
  100.1%99.2%100.0%
  70.183.9100.0
  79.589.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

In 2016, there were 393 violent crimes in Lumberton. Residents there, based on the FBI data, have a 1 in 55 chance of being raped, assaulted or killed. It’s the most  More

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Over 15 years ago

Lumberton is great for older professionals , and people who enjoy a slow pace. It is not a place for african americans who want to start a life. The night life is boring  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lumberton is located on I-95 about 20 miles north of the South Carolina line and about 75 miles from the Atlantic coastline. During the summer the typical high  More

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