New Bern, North Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 2.5% cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,735 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charleston
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to New Bern, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower