St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,369 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Wilmington
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to St. Petersburg, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower