What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Media, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Media, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Media, Pennsylvania could decrease to $38,385 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.

MEDIA vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Media, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 23.2% cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,385 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Media, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Media, Pennsylvania

Media, PA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Media, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

33.8% lower

Health

17.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Media, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Media, PA vs. Wilmington, NC

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