Greensboro, NC vs Wilmington, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greensboro is 17.1% cheaper than Wilmington. With a cost index of 84 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greensboro to Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greensboro is $1,114/month compared to $1,311/month in Wilmington — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greensboro is more affordable at $221,300 median vs $350,300.

Median household income in Greensboro is $58,884 compared to $63,900 in Wilmington (-7.8%). Wilmington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Greensboro spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Wilmington.