Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Sun Lakes, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Lakes, Arizona is 23.4% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,710 in Sun Lakes, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Lakes, Arizona is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Sun Lakes
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Sun Lakes, AZ
Compared to Wilmington, Sun Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher