Santa Monica, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 64.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $131,317 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Santa Monica, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
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  64.5% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.9% lower
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