What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Galesburg, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 370% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Galesburg, Illinois?

A salary of $20,000 in Galesburg, Illinois should increase to $28,806 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.

GALESBURG vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Galesburg, Illinois vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 44.0% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,806 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
370% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg, IL vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Galesburg, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

251.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

31.1% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Galesburg, Illinois vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Galesburg, IL vs. Wilmington, NC

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