San Jose, California vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 55.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $22,442 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wilmington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to San Jose, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower