Wantage, New Jersey vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 3.6% more expensive than Wantage, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,816 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantage, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Wantage, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Lewes
than in Wantage, New Jersey
Wantage, NJ vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Wantage, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower