What is a pro or con of living in New Bern, North Carolinacompared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in New Bern.

What salary do I need to live in New Bern, North Carolina copmared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

A salary of $105,000 in Benton Harbor, Michigan should increase to $121,210 in New Bern, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BENTON HARBOR vs. NEW BERN
Cost of Living Comparison

Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 15.4% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $121,210 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in New Bern
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, MI vs. New Bern, NC

Compared to Benton Harbor, New Bern is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

34.0% lower

Health

39.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Benton Harbor, MI vs. New Bern, NC

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