Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 12.7% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $84,535 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Ocean Springs, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher