Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 22.3% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,860 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Oakland
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower