Lincolnton, NC vs Raeford, NC

Raeford is moderately more affordable than Lincolnton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Lincolnton scores 80 compared to 71 for Raeford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincolnton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincolnton is $920/month compared to $791/month in Raeford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raeford is more affordable at $177,900 median vs $224,600.

Median household income in Lincolnton is $43,294 compared to $43,311 in Raeford. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincolnton spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Raeford.