Claymont, DE vs Pike Creek Valley, DE

Claymont is moderately more affordable than Pike Creek Valley, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Claymont scores 97 compared to 109 for Pike Creek Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pike Creek Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Claymont is $1,290/month compared to $1,602/month in Pike Creek Valley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Claymont is more affordable at $262,900 median vs $299,500.

Median household income in Claymont is $75,808 compared to $93,896 in Pike Creek Valley (-19.3%). While Pike Creek Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Claymont spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Pike Creek Valley.