What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $60,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $65,721 in Wilmington, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 9.5% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,721 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

23.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Wilmington, NC

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