St. Louis, Missouri vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 16.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,343 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Wilmington
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to St. Louis, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher