Smyrna, DE vs Wilmington Manor, DE

Wilmington Manor is moderately more affordable than Smyrna, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Smyrna scores 97 compared to 88 for Wilmington Manor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smyrna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Smyrna is $1,398/month compared to $1,120/month in Wilmington Manor — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington Manor is more affordable at $220,400 median vs $273,400.

Median household income in Smyrna is $70,473 compared to $72,346 in Wilmington Manor (-2.6%). Wilmington Manor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Smyrna spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wilmington Manor.