Wilmington, Delaware vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.0% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $84,491 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Seattle
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Wilmington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher