Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 13.2% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $198,147 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Gastonia, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher