Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New Castle, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 8.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,548 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in New Castle
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. New Castle, DE
Compared to Philadelphia, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower