Merced, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 8.8% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $45,605 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Merced, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher