Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Destin, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Destin, Florida is 25.3% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $250,570 in Destin, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Destin, Florida is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Destin
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Destin, FL
Compared to Wilmington, Destin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher