Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
47% cheaper
Wilmington is 47% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $40,000 in Wilmington.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · Delaware salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Wilmington sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $235,000 in Wilmington, a difference of $545,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $1,200 in Wilmington.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Wilmington scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Wilmington (106).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $46,520 in Wilmington. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Wilmington.
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