Newport, DE vs Selbyville, DE

Newport is moderately more affordable than Selbyville, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 89 compared to 98 for Selbyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Selbyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $1,143/month compared to $988/month in Selbyville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Selbyville has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($230,900 vs $410,700).

Median household income in Newport is $59,833 compared to $81,845 in Selbyville (-26.9%). While Selbyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Selbyville.