Wilmington, Delaware vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 11.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $44,159 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, North Carolina is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Sylva
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Wilmington, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower