Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 8.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,335 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Dover
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Raleigh, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher