Delmar, Iowa vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 63.4% more expensive than Delmar, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,704 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Delmar, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Delmar, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
446% more expensive in Lewes
than in Delmar, Iowa
Delmar, IA vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Delmar, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher