What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Tumwater, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Tumwater, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Tumwater, Washington could decrease to $44,266 in Wilmington, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUMWATER vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Tumwater, Washington vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 11.5% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,266 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater, WA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Tumwater, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

31.0% higher

Commute

14.9% lower

Health

36.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Tumwater, Washington vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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