Wilmington, DE Cost Of Living
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Delaware
In America
What is the cost of living in Wilmington, DE?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wilmington has an overall cost of living index of 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Delaware, Wilmington has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Delaware's index of 113.
The standard of living in Wilmington ranks as #3,487 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Delaware. By definition, that implies Wilmington ranks as the #2,932 most expensive place in the First State.
Wilmington Cost Of Living Vs. Delaware
| Living Expense | Wilmington | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 97 | 100 | |
Wilmington, DE Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Delaware, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Wilmington | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,500 | $258,300 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $45,139 | $69,110 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.8x | 3.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.27x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Wilmington Services Costs Vs. Delaware
| Item | Wilmington | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.13 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.88 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $16.5 | $14.67 |
Detailed Wilmington Groceries Costs Vs. Delaware
| Item | Wilmington | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.69 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.91 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.54 | $2.05 |
Detailed Wilmington Health Costs Vs. Delaware
| Item | Wilmington | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21.56 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $40.11 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.86 | $2.34 |
Detailed Wilmington Transportation Costs Vs. Delaware
| Item | Wilmington | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.51 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.74 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.74 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $102.08 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $109.17 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.33 | $99.13 |
Detailed Wilmington Utilities Costs Vs. Delaware
| Item | Wilmington | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.16 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $73.33 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $129.7 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $176.59 | $175.64 |
Wilmington SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wilmington
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Hill, PA | 27,925 | 108 | 1.0x |
| West Chester, PA | 20,033 | 124 | 1.2x |
| Broomall, PA | 10,608 | 126 | 1.2x |
| Folsom, PA | 8,706 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PA | 8,661 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Wilmington Manor, DE | 8,335 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Carneys Point, NJ | 7,302 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Ridley Park, PA | 7,042 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Edgemoor, DE | 6,483 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Swarthmore, PA | 6,339 | 131 | 1.3x |
