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

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wilson, North Carolina should increase to $61,465 in Wilmington, 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.

WILSON vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilson, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 22.9% more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,465 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilson, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Wilson, North Carolina

Wilson, NC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Wilson, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

18.4% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

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Wilson, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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