Wilmington Metro Area, NC Cost of Living


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Wilmington cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
8.7% higher
than the North Carolina average
Wilmington North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Wilmington Metro Area, NC

Housing costs in Wilmington?
A typical home costs $395,800, which is 17.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wilmington costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Wilmington?
To live comfortably in Wilmington North Carol Metro Area, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $75,960 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wilmington?
The Wilmington, NC Metro Area has a cost of living index of 98.9, which is below the national average of 100. This lower cost of living in the area is reflected in the median value of homes, which stands at $395,800 – significantly lower than the U.S. median home value of $338,100. The lower cost of living means that residents can enjoy a comparatively higher quality of life for their money and is one reason why many people choose to live in Wilmington and its surrounding areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilmingtonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  98.991.0100.0
  10096.5100
  118.8107.2100.0
  103.483.1100.0
  $395,800$289,300$338,100
  99.0%99.2%100.0%
  83.383.9100.0
  106.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

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