Columbus, Ohio vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 14.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $195,382 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Columbus, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher