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Wilmington
New Hanover County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Wilmington · Overall
76
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Wilmington · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Wilmington · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Wilmington · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Wilmington · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Wilmington · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Wilmington · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Wilmington · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Wilmington · Getting around & family visits
Region
Wilmington · Region
Coastal North Carolina retirement market
County
Wilmington · County
New Hanover County
Last checked
Wilmington · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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