What is a pro or con of living in New Bern, North Carolinacompared to Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in New Bern.

What salary do I need to live in New Bern, North Carolina copmared to Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $52,732 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.

DES MOINES vs. NEW BERN
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Iowa vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 5.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,732 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in New Bern
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. New Bern, NC

Compared to Des Moines, New Bern is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

13.5% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Des Moines, Iowa vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Des Moines, IA vs. New Bern, NC

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