San Jose, California vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 53.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $23,093 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Wilmington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to San Jose, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher