Seaford, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

Seaford, DE and Wilmington Manor, DE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Seaford scores 87 while Wilmington Manor scores 88 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Seaford is $1,148/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Manor is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $223,700.

Median household income in Seaford is $51,120 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (-29.3%). 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 Seaford spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.