Wilmington, Delaware vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 28.9% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $35,549 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Charles City
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Wilmington, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower