Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 265.9% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $365,907 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
620% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  265.9% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  819.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher