Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 241.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $255,933 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
709% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Wilmington, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.2% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  706.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower