Seattle, Washington vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 30.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,101 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lewes
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Seattle, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower