Newark, Delaware vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 4.1% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $67,159 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Newark, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower