Cheapest Cities Near Wilmington (2026)

Wilmington has a cost of living index of 93 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI17% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $670/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX16% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $600/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS15% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $550/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO15% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $600/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX15% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $600/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN14% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $560/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS14% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $610/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX14% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $500/mo on rent
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Wilmington at a glance

93
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,550
1BR rent
per month
$340K
Home price
median
4.5%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Tucson, AZCOL: 93Virginia Beach, VACOL: 93Jacksonville, FLCOL: 93Midland, TXCOL: 93

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only