Cost comparison calculator

Estimate how your monthly retirement budget changes between any two U.S. cities. Figures are modeled estimates — your local advisor can refine them.

Category
New York
Wilmington
Monthly housing
$2,100
$1,647
Healthcare
$750
$612
Taxes
$625
$510
Transportation
$563
$459
Groceries
$625
$510
Utilities
$285
$235
Entertainment
$438
$357
Total / month
$5,386
$4,330
You could save $1,056/month

Retiring in Wilmington, North Carolina vs. New York, New York.

Estimates are modeled from state and city cost data. Enter your own median home price for a closer match — a local specialist can refine the numbers.