Wilmington, Delaware vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 8.1% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $45,972 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Wilmington, Lancaster 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower