Newark, Delaware vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.5% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $72,754 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Washington
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Newark, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower