Washington, District of Columbia vs. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $59,993 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Wrightsville Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Wrightsville Beach, NC
Compared to Washington, Wrightsville Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower