New Bern, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 19.6% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,819 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Wilmington
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New_Bern, NC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to New_Bern, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher