Belmar, New Jersey vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 33.6% cheaper than Belmar, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,169 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmar, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Belmar, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar, NJ vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Belmar, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower