Bethesda, Maryland vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 55.8% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $22,098 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in New Bern
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Bethesda, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  48.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower