Beaufort, NC vs Lincolnton, NC

Lincolnton is moderately more affordable than Beaufort, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Beaufort scores 85 compared to 80 for Lincolnton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaufort can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaufort is $862/month compared to $920/month in Lincolnton — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaufort has cheaper rent, Lincolnton actually has lower median home values ($224,600 vs $319,700).

Median household income in Beaufort is $48,111 compared to $43,294 in Lincolnton (+11.1%). While Beaufort is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaufort spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Lincolnton.