Oriental, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 2.6% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,688 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
9% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Oriental, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher