Rochester, New York vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 19.4% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $167,091 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Rochester, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher