Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 8.9% cheaper than Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,555 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is cheaper than Shepherdstown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Newark
than in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown, WV vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Shepherdstown, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher