What is a pro or con of living in Newark, Delawarecompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Transportation is 21% more expensive in Newark.

What salary do I need to live in Newark, Delaware copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $43,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $46,119 in Newark, Delaware (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILMINGTON vs. NEWARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 7.3% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,119 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
21% more expensive in Newark
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Newark, DE

Compared to Wilmington, Newark is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

21.4% higher

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Newark, DE

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