Germantown, Maryland vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 14.0% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,182 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Germantown, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher