Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 18.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $130,245 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Battle Creek, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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)
  187.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher