Lewes, Delaware vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $41,239 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Lewes, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower