Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.4% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $99,298 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Washington
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Washington, DC
Compared to Dover, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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