Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 35.1% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $48,709 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in New Bern
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Portsmouth, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  54.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower