Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,250 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Emmaus, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower