Essex, Maryland vs. Bear, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bear, Delaware is 10.6% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,298 in Bear, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bear, Delaware is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Bear
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs. Bear, DE
Compared to Essex, Bear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher