Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 25.7% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,362 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Scranton, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher