Cost of Living in Sussex County, DE

Modeled annual cost: $51,950.

Median family income: $95,047.

Affordability Snapshot

DE County Median

$53,932

State Rank

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

Median Income

$95,047

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Sussex County, DE.

$13,289 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,950

Per year

  • Transport:$13,289
  • Housing:$12,372
  • Taxes:$10,578
  • Healthcare:$6,048
  • Other Costs:$5,220
  • Food:$4,442
  • Childcare:$0

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

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