Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 5.8% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,106 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in New Bern
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Harrisburg, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower