Sun City, Arizona vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 1.2% cheaper than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,386 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Sun City, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Sun City, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher