Lumberton, NC vs Salisbury, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lumberton is 16.3% cheaper than Salisbury. With a cost index of 69 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lumberton to Salisbury should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lumberton is $824/month compared to $1,030/month in Salisbury — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lumberton is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $215,200.

Median household income in Lumberton is $43,114 compared to $51,058 in Salisbury (-15.6%). The higher salaries in Salisbury 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 24.2% in Salisbury.