Brookside, DE vs Newark, DE

Brookside is moderately more affordable than Newark, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Brookside scores 99 compared to 114 for Newark, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newark 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 $1,611/month in Newark — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brookside is more affordable at $264,800 median vs $357,600.

Median household income in Brookside is $72,031 compared to $71,373 in Newark (+0.9%). Brookside offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookside spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 27.1% in Newark.