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

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🏡 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](https://supportnewbern.com/is-new-bern-nc-a-good-place-to-live/) and [Neighborhood Profiles](https://supportnewbern.com/neighborhoods/).