Delmar, DE vs Frederica, DE

Delmar is moderately more affordable than Frederica, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Delmar scores 79 compared to 84 for Frederica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frederica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delmar is $875/month compared to $1,133/month in Frederica — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delmar has cheaper rent, Frederica actually has lower median home values ($216,700 vs $222,700).

Median household income in Delmar is $61,344 compared to $70,288 in Frederica (-12.7%). While Frederica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delmar spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Frederica.