Manhattan, New York vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 55.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,276 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Manhattan, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower