Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, South Carolina is 26.3% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,259 in Fairfax, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, South Carolina is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Fairfax, SC
Compared to Wilmington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower