Clayton, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington Manor is 19.9% cheaper than Clayton. With a cost index of 88 vs 105, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington Manor to Clayton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,484/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Manor is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $343,700.

Median household income in Clayton is $103,211 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (+42.7%). While Clayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.