Claymont, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

Wilmington Manor is moderately more affordable than Claymont, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Claymont scores 97 compared to 88 for Wilmington Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Claymont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Claymont is $1,290/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Manor is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $262,900.

Median household income in Claymont is $75,808 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (+4.8%). Claymont does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Claymont spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.