Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 19.8% more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,891 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Chester, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher