Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 8.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,659 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Lancaster, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher