What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Florence, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Florence, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Florence, South Carolina should increase to $60,087 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.

FLORENCE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Florence, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 20.2% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,087 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, SC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Florence, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

0.1% higher

Health

21.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Florence, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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