Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 21.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $115,181 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Lewes
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Wilmington, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher