Wilmington, NC vs Phoenix, AZ: where should you move?
Wilmington: Coastal NC charm; hurricanes on the risk ledger. Phoenix: Winter perfection, summer endurance test.
Dimension
Wilmington
Phoenix
Median home price
$449K
$447K
Effective property tax
0.82%
0.63%
Tax friendliness
6/10
8/10
Winter mildness
8/10
9/10
Summer comfort
6/10
2/10
Walkability
6/10
6/10
Outdoor access
7/10
7/10
Culture & food
6/10
6/10
Healthcare
4/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
6/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
2/10
6/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
9/10
Pick Wilmington if your priorities lean: Summer comfort, Safety. Pick Phoenix if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.