New Bern, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 4.1% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,048 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Columbus
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to New Bern, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower