Claymont, DE vs Seaford, DE

Seaford is moderately more affordable than Claymont, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Claymont scores 97 compared to 87 for Seaford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Claymont 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 $1,148/month in Seaford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seaford is more affordable at $223,700 median vs $262,900.

Median household income in Claymont is $75,808 compared to $51,120 in Seaford (+48.3%). While Claymont 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 26.9% in Seaford.