Rome, Georgia vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 2.6% more expensive than Rome, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,298 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is more expensive than Rome, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in New Bern
than in Rome, Georgia
Rome, GA vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Rome, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher