New Bern, North Carolina vs. South Toms River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Toms River, New Jersey is 16.7% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,373 in South Toms River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Toms River, New Jersey is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in South Toms River
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. South Toms River, NJ
Compared to New Bern, South Toms River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher