Albany, New York vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 21.2% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,622 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Lewes
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Albany, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower