Chester, Maryland vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 27.4% cheaper than Chester, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,462 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Chester, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in New Bern
than in Chester, Maryland
Chester, MD vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Chester, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  51.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower