Reston, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 29.8% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,349 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Reston, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower