New Bern, North Carolina vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 18.7% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,578 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Madison
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Madison, AL
Compared to New Bern, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher