Laurel, Maryland vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 21.3% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,840 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Laurel, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower