Wilmington, North Carolina vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 18.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,238 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Maryland is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in La Plata
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. La Plata, MD
Compared to Wilmington, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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