West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 5.9% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $28,238 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Lewes
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to West Chester, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower