Amherst, Virginia vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 3.6% cheaper than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,200 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in New Bern
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Amherst, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher