Stratford, Connecticut vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 31.5% cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,241 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Bern
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Stratford, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower