Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmington, North Carolina vs Cary, Illinois


The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 8.4% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,197 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Cary
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs Cary, IL
Compared to Wilmington, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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