West Orange, New Jersey vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 27.4% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,916 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Wilmington
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to West Orange, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower