What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $41,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $43,335 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.

LANCASTER vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 5.7% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,335 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Lancaster, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

13.5% lower

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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