Dagsboro, DE vs Ellendale, DE

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than Dagsboro, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Dagsboro scores 97 compared to 91 for Ellendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dagsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dagsboro is $1,315/month compared to $1,272/month in Ellendale — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellendale is more affordable at $223,700 median vs $285,000.

Median household income in Dagsboro is $64,250 compared to $66,875 in Ellendale (-3.9%). Ellendale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dagsboro spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Ellendale.