Stratford, Connecticut vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,791 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Stratford, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower