🏡 Live US Census ACS (FIPS 37049) 2026 NC 4.25% Flat Tax Comparison

Moving to New Bern Cost-of-Living & 50-State Tax Savings Calculator

Compare your current state's income & property taxes against North Carolina's 4.25% flat tax ($0 state tax on Social Security!) and Craven County's housing costs.

Why Retirees, Remote Families & Boaters Relocate to Craven County

North Carolina taxes Social Security retirement benefits at 0%, features a low 4.25% flat income tax rate, and Craven County property taxes remain a fraction of Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and West Coast metros. Dive deeper in our Moving to New Bern Master Guide and Neighborhood Profiles.