Roanoke, Virginia vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 18.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,461 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Roanoke, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher