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

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Garden City, South Carolina should increase to $85,147 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.

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GARDEN CITY vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Garden City, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 13.5% more expensive than Garden City, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,147 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Garden City, South Carolina

Garden City, SC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Garden City, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

11.5% lower

Health

21.1% higher

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Personal

0.0% higher

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