New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 15.9% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,044 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Wilmington
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to New Brunswick, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower