Lumberton, NC vs Wilson, NC

Lumberton is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Lumberton scores 69 compared to 75 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson 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 $925/month in Wilson — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lumberton is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $192,000.

Median household income in Lumberton is $43,114 compared to $47,294 in Wilson (-8.8%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberton spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Wilson.