What is a pro or con of living in Oriental, North Carolinacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Health is 10% more expensive in Oriental.

What salary do I need to live in Oriental, North Carolina copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $51,347 in Oriental, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILMINGTON vs. ORIENTAL
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oriental, North Carolina is 2.7% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,347 in Oriental, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oriental, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
10% more expensive in Oriental
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Oriental, NC

Compared to Wilmington, Oriental is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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