Wilmington, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,272 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Diego
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Wilmington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher