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South Burlington, VT vs New Bern, NC

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Are people in New Bern older or younger than people in South Burlington?
- The Median Age in New Bern is 1.8 years older than in South Burlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Bern or South Burlington?
- New Bern housing costs are 44.5% less expensive than South Burlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Bern or South Burlington?
- The average commute for residents of New Bern is 3.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of South Burlington.

Things to do in South Burlington?
South Burlington, VT is an attractive town east of Burlington full of incredible places to explore such as Oakledge Park showing its distinct landscape or Red Rocks Park great for exploring; folks can also join in the amazing Leahy’s Lights On! showcasing culture with food and games each November.

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!

 South Burlington, VTNew Bern, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,058329,725,481
 Median Income$83,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$431,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.3  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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