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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 13.3% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $113,253 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Morehead City
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to New Bern, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher