What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Madisonville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Madisonville, Kentucky?

A salary of $68,500 in Madisonville, Kentucky should increase to $92,451 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.

MADISONVILLE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Madisonville, Kentucky vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 35.0% more expensive than Madisonville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,451 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madisonville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Madisonville, Kentucky

Madisonville, KY vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Madisonville, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

16.7% higher

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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