Sacramento, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $39,679 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Sacramento, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower