Elk Grove, California vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 31.8% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $81,842 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Dover
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Elk Grove, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher