Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 45.0% cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,283 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Manchester By The Sea, MA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Manchester By The Sea, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher