Harvard, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 36.6% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,702 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Harvard, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower