Columbus, Ohio vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $129,687 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in New Bern
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Columbus, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher