Salisbury, Maryland vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 16.8% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,414 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Salisbury, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower