Gilmer, TX vs Lumberton, TX

Gilmer is moderately more affordable than Lumberton, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Gilmer scores 74 compared to 84 for Lumberton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lumberton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilmer is $993/month compared to $982/month in Lumberton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lumberton has cheaper rent, Gilmer actually has lower median home values ($160,700 vs $271,500).

Median household income in Gilmer is $41,279 compared to $104,551 in Lumberton (-60.5%). While Lumberton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilmer spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Lumberton.

Climate-wise, Lumberton is notably warmer with an average of 69.9°F compared to 66.2°F in Gilmer. Lumberton receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 45.3" in Gilmer.