Dover, Delaware vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 60.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $80,279 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carson
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Dover, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  80.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower