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

Transportation is 46% more expensive in Siler City.

What salary do I need to live in Siler City, North Carolina copmared to New Bern, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bern, North Carolina should increase to $52,108 in Siler City, North 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. SILER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bern, North Carolina vs. Siler City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Siler City, North Carolina is 4.2% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,108 in Siler City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Siler City, North Carolina is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
46% more expensive in Siler City
than in New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, NC vs. Siler City, NC

Compared to New Bern, Siler City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

46.1% higher

Health

21.3% lower

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Personal

7.5% higher

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New Bern, North Carolina vs. Siler City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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