What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Saugus, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Saugus, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Saugus, Massachusetts could decrease to $36,860 in Wilmington, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAUGUS vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Saugus, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 26.3% cheaper than Saugus, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,860 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Saugus, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Saugus, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Saugus, Massachusetts

Saugus, MA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Saugus, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Saugus, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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