New Bern, North Carolina vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 5.5% cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,843 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ottawa
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to New Bern, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher