Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 14.4% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,798 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher