What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $108,549 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 8.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,549 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Wilmington
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to West Des Moines, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

15.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Wilmington, NC

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