($507) Movers From Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, DE

What to know before moving from Baltimore to Wilmington

Moving from Baltimore to Wilmington comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Wilmington is generally more expensive than Baltimore, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wilmington are 13% higher than in Baltimore, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Baltimore.
  Home prices in Wilmington are 70.3% higher than in Baltimore.
• Income in Wilmington is 15.4% lower than in Baltimore, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Wilmington include Nestle, DuPont, and AstraZeneca.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Wilmington, since the cost of living for a single person in Wilmington is 58.9% higher than in Baltimore. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 14.5% lower than in Baltimore.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 30.38% higher than in Baltimore.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in Baltimore.
• State income taxes in Wilmington are 14.78% higher than in Baltimore.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,767.88 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Baltimore.

How life is different in Baltimore vs. Wilmington

• Wilmington might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 88% less than Baltimore.
• Getting around Wilmington without a car might be more difficult than in Baltimore. Wilmington has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas Baltimore is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Baltimore. Wilmington is considered more walkable than Baltimore, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 64 out of 100 in Baltimore. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Wilmington and Baltimore are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 52 and 53 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• Wilmington has a lower crime rate than Baltimore based on scores of 67.32 and Baltimore's 72.72, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Wilmington than in Baltimore, based on Wilmington’s safety index of 32.68 versus 27.28 for Baltimore. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Wilmington and Baltimore is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Baltimore vs. Wilmington move

• Weather: Wilmington has with hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation evenly spread throughout the year.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Movers headquartered in Delaware that offer local and intrastate moving services don’t need to be licensed. Still, they must comply with Delaware Department of Transportation (DDOT) regulations on insurance and commercial vehicle safety.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Delaware moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Delaware doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Wilmington. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Selecting Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice, provided at no extra charge by movers, even though it offers limited coverage. Within this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. If you're concerned about the value of your possessions and require more extensive coverage, consider discussing alternative options with the moving company you've chosen or explore third-party insurance providers. Ensure comprehensive protection for your belongings during the move by exploring these additional coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Wilmington

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