Albany, New York vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,010 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in New Bern
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Albany, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower