Brookside, DE vs New Castle, DE

Brookside is moderately more affordable than New Castle, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Brookside scores 99 compared to 108 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Castle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookside is $1,381/month compared to $1,675/month in New Castle — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookside has cheaper rent, New Castle actually has lower median home values ($262,100 vs $264,800).

Median household income in Brookside is $72,031 compared to $92,565 in New Castle (-22.2%). While New Castle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookside spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in New Castle.