Swansboro, North Carolina vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 10.2% cheaper than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,487 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in New Bern
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Swansboro, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower