Laurel, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

Laurel is moderately more affordable than Wilmington Manor, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Laurel scores 78 compared to 88 for Wilmington Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington Manor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Laurel is $924/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laurel is more affordable at $192,700 median vs $220,400.

Median household income in Laurel is $44,593 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (-38.4%). While Wilmington Manor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Laurel spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.