Palm Desert, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 21.9% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $39,069 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Palm Desert, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower