Wilmington, Delaware
In Wilmington, Delaware, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.88 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.18 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,400, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Wilmington's cost-of-living index of 105 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.88
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,400
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.92
Combo meal
Electricity
16.51¢
per kWh · ~$149/mo
Car Insurance
$193/mo
$2,320/yr
Median Household Income
$89,901
26.1% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.44 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.22 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.04 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.66 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.44 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.54 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.68 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.48 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.95 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.44 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.34 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.46 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.21 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.93 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.20 | $5.44 | +29.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.63 | $8.22 | +24.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.92 | $7.04 | +18.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.51 | $2.04 | +35.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.66 | +29.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.41 | $11.44 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.88 | $5.54 | +42.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.96 | $4.68 | +18.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.68 | $5.48 | +17.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.24 | $2.95 | +31.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.85 | $2.44 | +31.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.39 | $7.34 | +36.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.46 | +24.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.80 | $6.21 | +29.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.32 | $8.93 | +41.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.92
Casual Dining
$25.72
Monthly Spend
$460.19
+3.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.63
$13.92
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.74
$15.03
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.44
$15.59
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.45
$6.18
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Average 1BR: $1,148/mo · 2BR: $1,652/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
304k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,545
$80k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$90k
household median
Employment by Sector — Wilmington
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$72k/yr
~$56k/yr
~$111k/yr
~$128k/yr
~$27k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 10003
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,467/wk · $128k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$514/wk · $27k/yr
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