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

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $45,789 in Wilmington, North Carolina (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, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 14.5% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,789 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Elizabeth City, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

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