Millville, DE vs Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE

Rising Sun-Lebanon is moderately more affordable than Millville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Millville scores 124 compared to 117 for Rising Sun-Lebanon, 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 $1,749/month in Rising Sun-Lebanon — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Millville has cheaper rent, Rising Sun-Lebanon actually has lower median home values ($388,600 vs $453,400).

Median household income in Millville is $93,409 compared to $109,167 in Rising Sun-Lebanon (-14.4%). Rising Sun-Lebanon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Millville spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Rising Sun-Lebanon.