Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 0.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,378 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
9% more expensive in Forest
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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