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

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, North Carolina should increase to $60,845 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.

WASHINGTON vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 21.7% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,845 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Washington, North Carolina

Washington, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Washington, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

22.9% higher

Health

8.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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