Laurel, Delaware vs. Salem, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 9.8% cheaper than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $45,089 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is cheaper than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. Salem, NJ
Compared to Laurel, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher