Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 19.4% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,311 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Silver City
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Wilmington, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower