Lewes, Delaware vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 6.6% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $53,291 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
90% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to Lewes, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher