Abilene, Texas vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 25.2% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,610 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Abilene, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher