Wilmington, Delaware vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 3.1% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $185,619 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Wilmington, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower