Cost of Living in Kent County, DE

Modeled annual cost: $53,932.

Median family income: $88,298.

Affordability Snapshot

DE County Median

$53,932

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in DE out of 3See Delaware county rankings

Median Income

$88,298

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Kent County, DE.

$14,076 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,932

Per year

  • Housing:$14,076
  • Transport:$13,136
  • Taxes:$11,085
  • Healthcare:$6,048
  • Other Costs:$5,606
  • Food:$3,981
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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