Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 31.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $136,917 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Newark
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Dover, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  82.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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