Lewes, DE vs Millville, DE

Millville is moderately more affordable than Lewes, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Lewes scores 139 compared to 124 for Millville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewes is $1,271/month compared to $1,730/month in Millville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewes has cheaper rent, Millville actually has lower median home values ($453,400 vs $806,700).

Median household income in Lewes is $92,375 compared to $93,409 in Millville (-1.1%). Millville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewes spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Millville.