Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 8.4% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,803 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak_Ridge, NC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Oak_Ridge, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher