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Wilmington, NC

Cost of living & top-paying careers

The cost of living in Wilmington is 4% lower than the US national average, with an index of 96.4 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 7% below the US average.

Cost of Living

96.4

4% cheaper than the national average

Housing

93.2

7% cheaper than average

Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Wilmington

Architectural and engineering managers$169,810

Natural sciences managers$166,910

Optometrists$163,800

Computer and information systems managers$160,980

Financial managers$152,150

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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities (2024)