Dover, Delaware vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 25.4% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $62,701 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware 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 Lewes
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Dover, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower