salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,600 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 25 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Laurinburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Laurinburg
| Size | Laurinburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $610 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $545 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $879 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $990 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $980 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Laurinburg overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Laurinburg, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Laurinburg
Life in Laurinburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laurinburg?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $34 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $134,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Laurinburg, NC?
Renting in Laurinburg costs a median of about $965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Laurinburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,600 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Laurinburg cheap or expensive?
Laurinburg is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $45,480. It ranks 25th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Laurinburg?
The median homeowner in Laurinburg pays $1,396 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Laurinburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Laurinburg?
The median home value in Laurinburg is $134,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,087 people live in Laurinburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.