Delaware City, DE vs New Castle, DE

Delaware City is moderately more affordable than New Castle, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Delaware City scores 99 compared to 108 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Castle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delaware City is $1,420/month compared to $1,675/month in New Castle — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delaware City is more affordable at $245,500 median vs $262,100.

Median household income in Delaware City is $78,333 compared to $92,565 in New Castle (-15.4%). While New Castle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delaware City spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in New Castle.