Durham, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 1.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,477 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
14% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Durham, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher