Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Wilmington, North Carolina


The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 35.3% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,518 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Wilmington, NC
Compared to Waltham, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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