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Cost of Living · Delaware

Most Affordable Counties in Delaware 2026

Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.

Top 10 — Cost of Living in Delaware

Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.

1Sussex County, DE
18.3
2Kent County, DE
12.9
3New Castle County, DE
9.4

All Delaware Counties — Cost of Living Rankings

3 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.

#CountyCost of Living ScoreOverall Score
1Sussex County, DE
18.3
50.4
2Kent County, DE
12.9
44.2
3New Castle County, DE
9.4
44.3

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