Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmington, North Carolina vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 50.1% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,026 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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