HEAD TO HEAD
Charlotte vs Lumberton
Lumberton leads Charlotte on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Charlotte, NC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Lumberton, NC
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charlotte | Lumberton |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 | 98 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 68 | 89 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 80 | 84 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 95 ◆ | 16 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charlotte | Lumberton |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $390K | $138K |
| Typical rent | $1,740/mo | $1,155/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C | 17.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.55 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #23 | #348 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.