Cost of living in Delaware

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Cost of living in Delaware vs. United States overall average

Delaware is 3.9% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 18.3% less in Delaware
Groceries
pay 4.9% less in Delaware
Transportation
pay 14.7% less in Delaware
Housing
pay 1.1% more in Delaware
Childcare
pay 25.0% more in Delaware
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.4% more in Delaware
Clothing
pay 1.2% less in Delaware

The cost of childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports in Delaware are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, groceries, and clothing are lower in Delaware.

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Restaurants

  • Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $15.62
  • Fast food combo meal $9.25
  • Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.43
  • Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) $1.83

Groceries

  • Bread $3.09
  • Local cheese (8 oz) $5.97
  • Milk (1 gallon) $4.37
  • Eggs $4.95
  • Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) $5.47
  • Apples (1 lb) $2.16
  • Bananas (1 lb) $0.61
  • Oranges (1 lb) $2.43
  • Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.11
  • Potatoes (1 lb) $1.27
  • Onions (1 lb) $1.04

Transportation

  • Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.72
  • Monthly public transit pass $60.00
  • New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $26,250.00
  • Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) $13.70

Housing

  • Internet connection $64.17
  • 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,684.22
  • 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,427.86
  • Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) $166.00

Childcare

  • Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,612.46
  • Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $34,233.33

Entertainment and Sports

  • Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $4.75
  • Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.12
  • Pack of cigarettes $11.92
  • Monthly membership at local gym $61.99
  • Movie ticket to theater/cinema $13.62

Clothing

  • Regular jeans $44.46
  • Regular dress $39.92
  • Running shoes $89.94
  • Men's business shoes (leather) $135.94

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