Boone, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 2.4% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,186 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Boone, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher