Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Wilmington, North Carolina


The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 40.2% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $29,895 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Wilmington, NC
Compared to Valley Center, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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