Wilmington, Delaware vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 16.8% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $41,591 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower