Millville, DE vs New Castle, DE

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Millville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Millville scores 124 compared to 108 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millville is $1,730/month compared to $1,675/month in New Castle — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $262,100 median vs $453,400.

Median household income in Millville is $93,409 compared to $92,565 in New Castle (+0.9%). Millville 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 Millville spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in New Castle.