What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Lafayette, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Lafayette, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Lafayette, Colorado could decrease to $36,278 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Colorado vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 27.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,278 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Lafayette, Colorado

Lafayette, CO vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Lafayette, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

15.9% lower

Health

38.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Colorado vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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