Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 25.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,689 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher