Manhattan, New York vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 56.4% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,455 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Manhattan, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.2% lower