Seattle, Washington vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 50.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,303 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in New Bern
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Seattle, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% higher
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower