Arlington, Virginia vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 38.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,243 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Arlington, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower