Dover, Delaware vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 11.5% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $66,399 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Dover, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower