Los Angeles, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 45.2% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $41,075 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Los Angeles, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower