Potomac, Maryland vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 39.2% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,632 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lewes
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Potomac, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher