What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to New Bern, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to New Bern, North Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in New Bern, North Carolina should increase to $39,006 in Beaufort, South 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.

NEW BERN vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bern, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 11.4% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,006 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Beaufort
than in New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to New Bern, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

2.2% higher

Health

18.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bern, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bern, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

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