Lewes, Delaware vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 43.4% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $71,709 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lewes, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher