Dagsboro, DE vs Harrington, DE

Harrington is moderately more affordable than Dagsboro, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Dagsboro scores 97 compared to 85 for Harrington, 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 $1,136/month in Harrington — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harrington is more affordable at $222,100 median vs $285,000.

Median household income in Dagsboro is $64,250 compared to $72,606 in Harrington (-11.5%). Harrington 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 18.8% in Harrington.