Wilmington, DE
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$68,862
across all roles
Cost Index
99
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,493/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Wilmington?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.61× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 99 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,582/mo, Wilmington is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
99
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,493
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,582
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$60,505
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.61×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1582
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Wilmington
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $213,390
- $213,232
- $212,144
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $210,664
- $208,873
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,657/mo
- $10,589/mo
- $10,496/mo
- $10,479/mo
- $10,412/mo
- $10,322/mo
- $10,260/mo
- $10,116/mo
- $10,116/mo
- $10,094/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Wilmington
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.