Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 9.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,884 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in New Bern
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Baton Rouge, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher