Dover, Delaware vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 3.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $51,822 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Trenton
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Dover, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower