South Bend, Indiana vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 28.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $38,600 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Wilmington
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to South Bend, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher