Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 18.9% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,570 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Wilmington, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower