Middletown, DE vs Wilmington, DE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington is 28.7% cheaper than Middletown. With a cost index of 90 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington to Middletown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,567/month compared to $1,187/month in Wilmington — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington is more affordable at $224,500 median vs $399,500.

Median household income in Middletown is $115,252 compared to $55,269 in Wilmington (+108.5%). While Middletown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middletown spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Wilmington.