Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 10.5% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,767 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Columbus
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Wilmington, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower