Salisbury, Maryland vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 13.0% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,531 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Dover
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Salisbury, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher