Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 23.8% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,862 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Owensboro, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher