What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, Delawarecompared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, Delaware copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $58,897 in Wilmington, Delaware (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 17.8% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,897 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Wilmington, DE

Compared to Elizabeth City, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

24.4% higher

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Wilmington, DE

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