Gainesville, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 7.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $107,222 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher