Boston, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 37.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,018 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Boston, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower