Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 2.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $50,984 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Dover
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Lincoln, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher