Wilmington, Delaware vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 62.7% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $203,424 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Arlington
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher