What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Muncie, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Muncie, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Muncie, Indiana should increase to $67,483 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.

MUNCIE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Muncie, Indiana vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 35.0% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,483 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Muncie, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

27.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Muncie, Indiana vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muncie, IN vs. Wilmington, NC

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