Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 33.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,592 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Waltham, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower