Sterling, Virginia vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 27.2% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,388 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Sterling, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower