Delaware City, Delaware vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 2.1% more expensive than Delaware City, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $663,350 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Delaware City, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Delaware City, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Delaware City, Delaware
Delaware City, DE vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Delaware City, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower