with $100k coming in, swapping out of Gainesville
changea dispatch from
wilmington
NC
34.23°N
77.95°W
Wilmington has been called 'Hollywood East' for the volume of film and TV produced here (Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and dozens of features). The historic riverfront on the Cape Fear is genuinely charming, and Wrightsville Beach is 15 minutes away. The food scene punches above its weight, especially seafood. UNCW keeps it youthful. A coastal city with both beach and downtown charm.
in our guides
of 10
Sunniest affordable US cities
read the guideof 10
Affordable cities to escape the cold
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave Seattle for
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave Phoenix for
read the guideof 10
Best cities for snowbirds
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave Portland for
read the guideof 10
Best cities in the Carolinas
read the guideof 10
Affordable alternatives to Miami
read the guideof 10
Best warm affordable coastal cities
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave San Diego for
read the guidethe verdict
the monthly premium over Gainesville
Wilmington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
2% more expensive than Gainesville(vs $1,645/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Gainesville
vs 0% in Gainesville
$6,283/mo
$405 less than Gainesville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
42% more expensive than Gainesville
vs $317k in Gainesville
467k
vs 350k in Gainesville
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Gainesville only manages 206 of those.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 6.7× more on the calendar than Gainesville.
54/100
14% lower than Gainesville
vs 63/100 in Gainesville
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
26% lower than Gainesville
vs 91/100 in Gainesville
5
0% fewer than Gainesville
vs 5 nonstops in Gainesville
compare wilmington with:
