New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 15.2% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,337 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Lewes
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to New Orleans, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher