Lumberton, NC vs Tacoma, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lumberton
74.4
#596 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 29). Tacoma leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $41,314). Lumberton leads in average commute (18 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lumberton, NC | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#596) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 19,121 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,561 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $41,314 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 45.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.7 | D+10.8 |
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74.4 Score
Lumberton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$152,561
Population
19,121
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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West
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