Cost of Living Calculator - Lewes, Delaware vs Ocean City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 27.1% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $95,321 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Lewes, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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