Southport, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Southport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $127,490 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southport, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Southport, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Southport, North Carolina
Southport, NC vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Southport, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower