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New Bern, NC vs Roswell, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Roswell or is it cheaper to live in New Bern?
- Roswell is 14.8% less expensive than New Bern.

Which city has more affordable housing, Roswell or New Bern?
- Roswell housing costs are 33.9% less expensive than New Bern housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Bern or is Health Care more affordable in Roswell.
- Health related expenses are 32.3% less in Roswell.
 New Bern, NCRoswell, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock71.2100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.0100
 Housing62.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$152,500$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.4100
 Miscellaneous97.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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