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Cost of Living in Wilmington, DE

Population: 71,124 | Delaware

90
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Wilmington is 10% less expensive than the national average.

90
Housing
74
Home Values
102
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$55,269
vs US Median ($75,149)
-26%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,187/mo
Median Home Value
$224,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,231/mo

Everyday Prices in Wilmington

BLS Average Prices for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.95
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.23
Electricity
per kWh
+20% vs US

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