What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, Delawarecompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, Delaware copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $40,000 in Baltimore, Maryland should increase to $43,505 in Wilmington, Delaware (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BALTIMORE vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 8.8% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,505 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Wilmington, DE

Compared to Baltimore, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

22.9% lower

Health

33.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Baltimore, Maryland vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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