| | Wilmington, DE | Altoona, PA | United States |
| Overall | 104.1 | 77.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 112.5 | 88.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.2 | 37.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $273,100 | $119,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,570.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.9 | 82.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.9 | 94.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Wilmington 
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I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime. More
can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave, More
When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year More
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow, More
Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west More
I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery More
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