Selbyville, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

Wilmington Manor is moderately more affordable than Selbyville, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Selbyville scores 98 compared to 88 for Wilmington Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Selbyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Selbyville is $988/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Selbyville has cheaper rent, Wilmington Manor actually has lower median home values ($220,400 vs $410,700).

Median household income in Selbyville is $81,845 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (+13.1%). While Selbyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Selbyville spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.