What is a pro or con of living in New Bern, North Carolinacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 62% cheaper in New Bern.

What salary do I need to live in New Bern, North Carolina copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $27,556 in New Bern, 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.

WASHINGTON vs. NEW BERN
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 44.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $27,556 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in New Bern
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. New Bern, NC

Compared to Washington, New Bern is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

52.3% lower

Health

34.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. New Bern, NC

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