Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 29.5% cheaper than Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,245 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania
Lower Makefield, PA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Lower Makefield, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower