Elkton, Maryland vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 16.5% more expensive than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $87,400 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Lewes
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Elkton, Lewes 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower