Salary Comparison
Separating: Wilmington vs Los Angeles
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Wilmington, DE
$48,598/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Wilmington, DE
Wilmington offers $231 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Wilmington
Los Angeles
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,598
$61,550
$12,952
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,956
$3,744
$788
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
139
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$3,740
$1,019
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$2,380
$815
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$235
$4
+$231
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
1.00×
+0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Wilmington — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.