|
| New Castle County is a great place to call home! Our residents enjoy an easy commute to Wilmington and Philadelphia, tax-free shopping, and a variety of entertainment and recreation destinations. Our cost of living is considerably lower than both the Philadelphia and Baltimore Metro areas, and you can find your dream house at affordable prices. |
|
|
Average Home Price Comparison
1st Quarter 2009 |
|
City |
Price |
|
Wilmington, DE |
$206,000 |
|
Dover, DE |
$201,000 |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
$129,200 |
|
Washington, DC |
$279,400 |
|
Baltimore, MD |
$245,800 |
|
New York, NY |
$374,500 |
|
Philadelphia, PA |
$206,000 |
|
Portland, OR |
$248,600 |
|
Source: National Association of Realtors |
|
|
Cost of Living Index
1st Quarter 2009 |
|
City |
Score |
|
Wilmington, DE |
100 |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
97.4 |
|
Atlanta, GA |
107 |
|
Baltimore, MD |
117.3 |
|
Portland, OR |
112 |
|
Philadelphia, PA |
119 |
|
Newark, NJ |
124 |
|
New York, NY |
211.7 |
|
Based on 100% Composite Index for Wilmington, DE for an income of $80k per year.
Source: cnnmoney.com | |
|
Wilmington, our largest city, is undergoing a robust renaissance that makes it a prime destination to live, work, and play. The revitalized Christina Riverfront area offers a variety of unique entertainment, a thriving cultural arts community, a taste of history, inviting shops, and an assortment of culinary delights. |
|
 |
Views of Wilmington's revitalized riverfront (left) and
the Central Business District (right). | | |
|
|