Camden, DE vs Woodside East, DE

Woodside East is moderately more affordable than Camden, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 99 compared to 88 for Woodside East, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camden is $1,463/month compared to $891/month in Woodside East — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodside East has cheaper rent, Camden actually has lower median home values ($268,800 vs $351,900).

Median household income in Camden is $61,895 compared to $57,938 in Woodside East (+6.8%). The higher salaries in Camden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Camden spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Woodside East.