Ashland, Kentucky vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 30.9% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $209,498 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Ashland, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher