Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Valdese, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdese, North Carolina is 12.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,680 in Valdese, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdese, North Carolina is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Valdese
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Valdese, NC
Compared to Wilmington, Valdese is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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