Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 6.5% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,959 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Hershey
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Wilmington, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher