Millsboro, DE vs Seaford, DE

Seaford is moderately more affordable than Millsboro, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Millsboro scores 95 compared to 87 for Seaford, 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 Millsboro is $1,207/month compared to $1,148/month in Seaford — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seaford is more affordable at $223,700 median vs $297,000.

Median household income in Millsboro is $77,750 compared to $51,120 in Seaford (+52.1%). While Millsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Millsboro spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.9% in Seaford.