Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 12.7% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,356 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Harrisburg, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher