What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

Childcare is 29% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsville, Virginia could decrease to $47,443 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.

MECHANICSVILLE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 5.1% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,443 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
29% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Mechanicsville, VA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Mechanicsville, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

10.5% lower

Health

21.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsville, VA vs. Wilmington, NC

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