Wilmington, Delaware vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 2.6% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $35,057 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Trenton
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Wilmington, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower