Moving from Wilmington to St. George (2026)

St. George has a COL index of 96 vs 93 for Wilmington (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 3% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$264 more/mo
on core expenses · $75K salary baseline

Key differences

COL index
9396
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,550$1,300
per month
State tax
4.5%4.7%
income tax
Take-home at $75K
$4,459$4,447
per month

Salary needed in St. George to match your Wilmington lifestyle

Based on the 3% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in WilmingtonEquivalent in St. George
$40K$41,290
$50K$51,613
$60K$61,935
$75K$77,419
$80K$82,581
$100K$103,226
$120K$123,871
$150K$154,839

Monthly budget at $75K — Wilmington vs St. George

ExpenseWilmingtonSt. George
Monthly take-home$4,459$4,447
1BR rent$1,550$1,300
Groceries$372$372
Transport$45$40
Utilities$158$148
Internet$62$63
Left after essentials$2,272$2,524

Frequently asked questions

Is St. George cheaper than Wilmington?

No. St. George has a cost of living index of 96 vs 93 for Wilmington (100 = US average). That's about 3% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Wilmington to St. George?

On a $75K salary, moving from Wilmington to St. George could save roughly $264/month on core expenses. That's ~$3,168/year.

What salary do I need in St. George to match my Wilmington lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Wilmington, you'd need roughly $77,419/year in St. George. This is based on the overall COL index difference between the two cities.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates at $75K. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · For general guidance only