Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 59.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $166,912 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Boston
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Wilmington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  69.2% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher