Lewisville, NC vs New Bern, NC

New Bern is moderately more affordable than Lewisville, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Lewisville scores 87 compared to 83 for New Bern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewisville is $1,059/month compared to $1,068/month in New Bern — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewisville has cheaper rent, New Bern actually has lower median home values ($211,500 vs $284,300).

Median household income in Lewisville is $84,424 compared to $56,893 in New Bern (+48.4%). While Lewisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewisville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in New Bern.