Lumberton, NC vs Oxford, NC

Lumberton is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Lumberton scores 69 compared to 79 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oxford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lumberton is $824/month compared to $986/month in Oxford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lumberton is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $177,200.

Median household income in Lumberton is $43,114 compared to $48,135 in Oxford (-10.4%). The higher salaries in Oxford partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberton spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Oxford.