Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,914 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Charlotte, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher