Cost of living in Delaware
compared to
Cost of living in Delaware vs. United States overall average
Delaware is 3.0% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.2% less in Delaware
- Groceries
-
pay 11.0% more in Delaware
- Transportation
-
pay 9.5% more in Delaware
- Housing
-
pay 8.8% less in Delaware
- Childcare
-
pay 18.1% more in Delaware
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.6% more in Delaware
- Clothing
-
pay 0.1% less in Delaware
The cost of childcare, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Delaware are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Delaware.
Delaware Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.25 |
$11.75
-
$36.25
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.75
-
$13.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.38 |
$1.81
-
$6.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.67 |
$1.12
-
$3.00
|
Delaware - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.96 |
$1.79
-
$4.67
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.45 |
$5.30
-
$15.29
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.03 |
$2.55
-
$6.06
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.78 |
$2.10
-
$4.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.59 |
$2.92
-
$7.25
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.98 |
$1.81
-
$4.88
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.97 |
$0.60
-
$1.60
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.76 |
$1.91
-
$4.33
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.19 |
$1.79
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.94 |
$1.15
-
$3.14
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.75 |
$1.39
-
$2.25
|
Delaware - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.29 |
$2.98
-
$3.82
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $60.00 |
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $29,162.66 |
$28,991.00
-
$35,918.65
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $28.95 |
$28.95
-
$28.95
|
Delaware - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.65 |
$36.25
-
$101.25
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,741.67 |
$1,400.00
-
$2,000.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,377.78 |
$1,300.00
-
$1,550.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.72 |
$61.18
-
$235.91
|
Delaware - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,370.83 |
$1,275.00
-
$1,787.50
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $30,000.00 |
$30,000.00
-
$30,000.00
|
Delaware - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.69 |
$3.88
-
$8.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.91 |
$3.75
-
$8.75
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.71 |
$10.41
-
$11.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $60.15 |
$24.92
-
$40.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.69 |
$10.00
-
$17.00
|
Delaware - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.75 |
$30.00
-
$73.75
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.50 |
$38.25
-
$92.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.26 |
$67.50
-
$112.50
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $136.30 |
$127.50
-
$175.00
|
Delaware - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 8 cities in the state of Delaware, such as
Wilmington,
Milton,
Bear,
Newark,
Rehoboth Beach,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Delaware, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Delaware.
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