South Kingstown, Rhode Island vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 33.2% cheaper than South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $33,414 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than South Kingstown, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in New Bern
than in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
South Kingstown, RI vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to South Kingstown, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  49.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower