New Castle, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington Manor is 23% cheaper than New Castle. With a cost index of 88 vs 108, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington Manor to New Castle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Castle is $1,675/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 50% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Manor is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $262,100.

Median household income in New Castle is $92,565 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (+27.9%). While New Castle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Castle spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.