Sparta, Kentucky vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 19.1% more expensive than Sparta, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,525 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Sparta, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Sparta, Kentucky
Sparta, KY vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Sparta, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher