Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 19.1% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,534 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Modesto
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher