Harrington, DE vs Millsboro, DE

Harrington is moderately more affordable than Millsboro, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Harrington scores 85 compared to 95 for Millsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrington is $1,136/month compared to $1,207/month in Millsboro — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harrington is more affordable at $222,100 median vs $297,000.

Median household income in Harrington is $72,606 compared to $77,750 in Millsboro (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Millsboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrington spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Millsboro.