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Groton, CT vs New Bern, NC

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Are people in New Bern older or younger than people in Groton?
- The Median Age in New Bern is 6.3 years older than in Groton.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Bern or Groton?
- New Bern housing costs are 31.8% less expensive than Groton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Bern or Groton?
- The average commute for residents of New Bern is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Groton.

Things to do in Groton?
Groton, Connecticut sits within New London county featuring numerous attractions such as the U.S. Naval Submarine Base or Bluff Point State Park combined with stores like The Pavilions at Baltic Place shopping center and multiple dining spots including Golden Caesar Chinese Restuarant

Things to do in New Bern?
New Bern, NC can be found along North Carolina's coastal plain along the Neuse River Basin with a population just over 30 thousand residents enjoying historical attractions like Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens or kid friendly spots such as The Municiple Pool & Water Works Complex ideal for any family fun day out!

 Groton, CTNew Bern, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,058329,725,481
 Median Income$73,999  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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