Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 6.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,063 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Chesapeake, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower