Lafayette, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 62.8% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $18,615 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower