Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 1.6% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,185 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Waterbury, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower