Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 22.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,513 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Lewes
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Blacksburg, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower