South Sarasota, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 21.6% cheaper than South Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,196 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than South Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Wilmington
than in South Sarasota, Florida
South Sarasota, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to South Sarasota, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower