Homewood, Alabama vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $185,902 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Homewood, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher