What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, Delawarecompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, Delaware copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $100,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $116,961 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 17.0% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $116,961 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Wilmington, DE

Compared to Indianapolis, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% higher

Commute

5.6% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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