Median rent is 24% lower in Wilmington ($1,187/mo vs $1,553/mo). Buying is cheaper in Wilmington, where the median home runs $224,500 versus $273,900. Households earn more in Wilmington ($55,269 vs $51,277 a year). Taken together, Kissimmee is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 100.5 against 100.7 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Wilmington, DE.
City A
Kissimmee, FL
City B
Wilmington, DE
How much would you need to earn in Wilmington, DE to maintain your standard of living from Kissimmee, FL?
Equivalent salary in Wilmington, DE
$75,161
You'd need $161 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Kissimmee
Florida
Wilmington
Delaware
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Wilmington — median rent of $1,187/mo versus $1,553/mo in Kissimmee, a 24% difference. Median home values are within 18% of each other: $273,900 in Kissimmee and $224,500 in Wilmington.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Delaware tops out at 6.60% — giving Kissimmee a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 0.00% in Delaware; Wilmington has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Kissimmee
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Wilmington
Income tax: 6.60%
Sales tax: None
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Wilmington if you prioritize higher median household income ($55,269/yr).
Pick Wilmington if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,187/mo median).
Pick Kissimmee if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Kissimmee cheaper than Wilmington?
Kissimmee is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 100.5 versus 100.7 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Kissimmee.
How much is rent in Kissimmee vs Wilmington?
Median rent is $1,553/mo in Kissimmee, FL and $1,187/mo in Wilmington, DE. Wilmington, DE has the lower rent by about 24%.
Which has higher salaries — Kissimmee or Wilmington?
Median household income is $51,277 in Kissimmee, FL and $55,269 in Wilmington, DE. Wilmington, DE has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Kissimmee or Wilmington?
Florida has no state income tax. Delaware has a top rate of 6.60%.
What salary do I need in Wilmington to match my Kissimmee income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Kissimmee, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,215 in Wilmington, DE (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology