Lumberton, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lumberton, Texas?
$3,900 / month
for a family, 27.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,800 for the year for a family.
$2,767 / month
for a single person, 42.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,200 for the year for a single person.

Lumberton cost of living score
87.6
Less expensive
12.4% lower
than the US average
7.0% lower
than the Texas average
Lumberton, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Lumberton, TX

Housing costs in Lumberton?
A typical home costs $244,800, which is 27.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lumberton costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Lumberton?
To live comfortably in Lumberton, Texas, a minimum annual income of $46,800 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lumberton?
The cost of living in Lumberton, TX is quite low compared to other cities in Texas and the US as a whole. The median household income is around $53,000, which is well below the national average. Additionally, housing expenses are also quite reasonable in Lumberton. On average, rent for a one-bedroom apartment can be as low as $600 per month while the median house price is around $185,000. Overall, this makes Lumberton an affordable option for anyone looking to relocate to the Lone Star state.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLumbertonTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
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    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  96.0  Unlock100.0
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  86.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

It's an OK place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

I can NOT believe the water quality here is 47! Everyone we've spoken with in regards to the water all have the same opinions: "don't give it to your dog; disconnect  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lumberton is a small town, nearly a bedroom community for Beaumont-Port Arthur. The school district is good, and fiscially conservative. Stores are adequate but  More

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