Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 34.1% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,228 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Austin
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wilmington, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher