What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts could decrease to $40,119 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.

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 46.5% cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,119 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Manchester By The Sea, MA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Manchester By The Sea, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

28.3% lower

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

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