Bear, DE vs Smyrna, DE

Smyrna is moderately more affordable than Bear, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Bear scores 110 compared to 97 for Smyrna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bear is $1,676/month compared to $1,398/month in Smyrna — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smyrna is more affordable at $273,400 median vs $280,200.

Median household income in Bear is $88,985 compared to $70,473 in Smyrna (+26.3%). While Bear is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bear spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Smyrna.