Ocean City, Maryland vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 2.7% cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,629 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Ocean City, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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