New Bern, North Carolina vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 55.1% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $116,295 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, 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
183% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to New Bern, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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