Delaware Cost of Living by County
Compare annual cost of living, median household income, affordability, and major expense drivers across Delaware counties. These estimates are based on a single adult household with no children. Cost rank for each county in Delaware are rated from highest modeled total costs to lowest.
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Counties tracked:
3Across DelawareMedian Household Income:
$95,047In DelawareMedian Annual Cost:
$53,932Across DelawareMost Expensive County:
New Castle County, DE $57,784Lowest modeled cost county:
Sussex County, DE$51,950State National Rank
#11Most expensive state across the U.S.Out of 50 states plus D.C.Kent County, DE
Cost Rank: 2 / 3Modeled annual cost:
$53,932
Median Household Income:
$88,298
Cost / Income ratio :
61.1%
Biggest category: Housing$14,076
Cheaper Alternatives:
New Castle County, DE
Cost Rank: 1 / 3Modeled annual cost:
$57,784
Median Household Income:
$112,402
Cost / Income ratio :
51.4%
Biggest category: Housing$15,975
Cheaper Alternatives: Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE
Cost Rank: 3 / 3Modeled annual cost:
$51,950
Median Household Income:
$95,047
Cost / Income ratio :
54.7%
Biggest category: Transport$13,289
Cheaper Alternatives:
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