Fairfax, Virginia vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 44.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,004 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in New Bern
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Fairfax, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower