Wilmington, Delaware vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 1.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $147,432 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Wilmington, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower