Oakland, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 45.3% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $27,337 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Oakland, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower