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LAKE FOREST vs. WILMINGTON
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Lake Forest, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is
41.5%
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California.
You would need a salary of
$29,260
in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Lake Forest, Wilmington is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
41.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
67.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% lower
Commute
30.2% lower
Health
27.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.0% lower
Cost of Food
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