Lewes, Delaware vs. Chester, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Maryland is 2.3% cheaper than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $73,269 in Chester, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Maryland is cheaper than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Chester
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Chester, MD
Compared to Lewes, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher