Homer, Alaska vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 8.4% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,821 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
23% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Homer, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower