Seattle, Washington vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 42.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,883 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Seattle, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower