Pocono, Pennsylvania vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 13.8% cheaper than Pocono, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,642 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocono, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Pocono, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in New Bern
than in Pocono, Pennsylvania
Pocono, PA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Pocono, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower