Greenville, DE vs Rehoboth Beach, DE

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Rehoboth Beach, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 166 compared to 178 for Rehoboth Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rehoboth Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $1,584/month compared to $1,391/month in Rehoboth Beach — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rehoboth Beach has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($1,003,100 vs $1,238,400).

Median household income in Greenville is $139,541 compared to $141,250 in Rehoboth Beach (-1.2%). Rehoboth Beach does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Rehoboth Beach.