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Cost of Living in Bethel, DE

Population: 431 | Delaware

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bethel is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
91
Home Values
97
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bethel, DE: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Bethel, DE is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Delaware state average of 105. Bethel is a small community of 431 residents.

The median household income in Bethel is $91,111, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$91,111
vs US Median ($75,149)
+21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$276,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,042/mo
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