Dover, Delaware vs. Maryland City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 18.0% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $59,003 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Maryland City
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Maryland City, MD
Compared to Dover, Maryland City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher