($1,072) Movers From Durham, NC to Wilmington, DE

What to know before moving from Durham to Wilmington

Moving from Durham to Wilmington comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Wilmington is generally more expensive than Durham, 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 7% higher than in Durham, 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 Wilmington.
  Home prices in Wilmington are 21.4% lower than in Durham.
• Income in Wilmington is 87.5% lower than in Durham, 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 26.0% higher than in Durham. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 26.8% lower than in Durham.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 151.22% higher than in Durham.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in Durham.
• State income taxes in Wilmington are 46.67% higher than in Durham.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,781.31 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Durham.

How life is different in Durham vs. Wilmington

• Wilmington might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 75% less than Durham.
• Wilmington offers better access to buses and trains than Durham, based on public transportation ratings. Wilmington has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 4 in Durham. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Durham. Wilmington is considered more walkable than Durham, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 30 out of 100 in Durham. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Wilmington is considered more bike-friendly than Durham in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Wilmington has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, while Durham is rated as 38 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Wilmington is higher than in Durham, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.32 in Wilmington, it is 54.72 in Durham. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Wilmington. With a crime index of 32.68, Wilmington ranks lower in overall safety than Durham, whose index is Durham's 45.28. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Wilmington and Durham 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 Durham vs. Wilmington move

• Weather: Wilmington has with hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation evenly spread throughout the year.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Delaware moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Delaware, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toWilmington Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Wilmington

Now that you’ve chosen "Chemical Capital of the World" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Wilmington to check out.

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