State College, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,058 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Wilmington
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to State College, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher