New Bern, North Carolina vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,771 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Forest City
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to New Bern, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower