| | Seattle, WA | Wilmington, DE | United States |
| Overall | 158.1 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.7 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 88.2 | 112.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 291.9 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $823,900 | $273,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,880.0% | 10,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 137.5 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 150.7 | 111.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their More
I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects. More
if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy More
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I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime. More
can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave, More
When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year More
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