Wayne, New Jersey vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 30.7% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,633 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Dover
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Wayne, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher