Paducah, Kentucky vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 25.8% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $62,907 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Paducah, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher