Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 13.7% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,839 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
85% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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