Harrington, DE vs New Castle, DE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Harrington is 21.5% cheaper than New Castle. With a cost index of 85 vs 108, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Harrington to New Castle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrington is $1,136/month compared to $1,675/month in New Castle — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harrington is more affordable at $222,100 median vs $262,100.

Median household income in Harrington is $72,606 compared to $92,565 in New Castle (-21.6%). 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 Harrington spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in New Castle.