Zip 28403 (Wilmington, NC) Cost of Living


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Wilmington cost of living score
98.1
Less expensive
1.9% lower
than the US average
7.8% higher
than the North Carolina average
Wilmington (zip 28403), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.9% lower than the U.S. average and 7.8% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28403 (Wilmington, NC)

Housing costs in Wilmington?
A typical home costs $325,000, which is 3.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.3% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wilmington costs $1,230 per month, which is 10.8% more than the national average of $1,110 and 2.4% more than the state average of $1,200.

Can I afford Wilmington?
To live comfortably in Wilmington (zip 28403), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $62,280 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wilmington?
The cost of living in 28403 Wilmington, NC is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in this zip code is just over $222,000 and the average monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment is around $1,100. Utilities are also affordable in this part of North Carolina with an average electricity bill coming in at around $105 per month. Food costs are slightly higher than the national average but still remain quite reasonable overall. All things considered, 28403 Wilmington, NC is an excellent place to live if you're looking for affordability without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilmingtonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  98.191.0100.0
  100.496.5100
  118.7107.2100.0
  92.183.1100.0
  $325,000$289,300$338,100
  95.1%99.2%100.0%
  74.183.9100.0
  110.589.2100.0

   100=National Average

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