Elgin, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 32.6% more expensive than Elgin, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $108,713 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Elgin, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Elgin, Pennsylvania
Elgin, PA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Elgin, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher