Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 67.5% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,969 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Arlington
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher