Seattle, Washington vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 44.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,710 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Dover
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Seattle, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower