Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 10.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,475 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Grand Rapids, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher