What is the cost of living in Lumberton, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lumberton has an overall cost of living index of 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Lumberton has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Lumberton ranks as #233 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Lumberton ranks as the #186 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Lumberton Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lumberton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lumberton is 101.
The Groceries index in Lumberton is 99.
The Health index in Lumberton is 103.
The Housing index in Lumberton is 97.
The Transportation index in Lumberton is 98.
The Utilities index in Lumberton is 97.
| Living Expense | Lumberton | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Lumberton Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lumberton, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lumberton is $278,474.
The Median Rent in Lumberton is $1,067.
The Median Income in Lumberton is $107,623.
The Home Value To Income in Lumberton is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lumberton is 0.12x.
Lumberton, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Lumberton Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lumberton Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lumberton Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lumberton Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lumberton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lumberton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Beaumont, TX has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Lumberton.
Port Arthur, TX has a cost of living index of 86, 0.9x Lumberton.
Orange, TX has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Lumberton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lumberton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | 113,279 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Port Arthur, TX | 55,828 | 86 | 0.9x |
| Orange, TX | 19,177 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Nederland, TX | 18,381 | 93 | 0.9x |
| Groves, TX | 16,976 | 90 | 0.9x |
| Port Neches, TX | 13,664 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Vidor, TX | 9,708 | 86 | 0.9x |
| Silsbee, TX | 6,842 | 92 | 0.9x |
