Lillington, NC vs Newton, NC

Newton is moderately more affordable than Lillington, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Lillington scores 81 compared to 76 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lillington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lillington is $934/month compared to $1,016/month in Newton — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lillington has cheaper rent, Newton actually has lower median home values ($169,300 vs $219,600).

Median household income in Lillington is $63,393 compared to $56,869 in Newton (+11.5%). While Lillington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lillington spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Newton.