Charleston, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 9.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,888 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Charleston, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher