Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 40.8% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,582 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Fairfax Station, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower