Pensacola, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 10.7% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,413 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Pensacola, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower