What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Tallahassee, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Tallahassee, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Tallahassee, Florida should increase to $53,256 in Wilmington, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TALLAHASSEE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Tallahassee, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 6.5% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,256 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, FL vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Tallahassee, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

11.4% lower

Health

14.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Tallahassee, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tallahassee, FL vs. Wilmington, NC

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