Dover, Delaware vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.5% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $58,253 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Dover, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower