What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, Delawarecompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Childcare is 27% more expensive in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, Delaware copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $113,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $123,442 in Wilmington, Delaware (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIOUX FALLS vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 9.2% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $123,442 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
27% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Wilmington, DE

Compared to Sioux Falls, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

28.2% higher

Health

9.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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