Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.6% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,654 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Wilmington, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher