Houston, Texas vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 4.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,183 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Houston, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher