Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 15.4% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $126,898 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Lewes
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Plainsboro, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower