Newark, Delaware vs. Middletown, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Delaware is 16.6% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $87,274 in Middletown, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Delaware is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Middletown
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Middletown, DE
Compared to Newark, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher