Wilmington, Delaware vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 6.0% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $46,979 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Dover
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Wilmington, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower