Jacksonville, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 2.4% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $151,070 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Jacksonville, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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