Southbury, Connecticut vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 14.9% cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,549 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Southbury, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Southbury, Connecticut
Southbury, CT vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Southbury, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower