Austin, Texas vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,202 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Austin, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower