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Cost of Living in Bridgeville, DE

Population: 2,661 | Delaware

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bridgeville is 5% less expensive than the national average.

71
Housing
130
Home Values
97
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Bridgeville, DE is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Delaware state average of 105. Bridgeville is a small community of 2,661 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bridgeville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $942 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $397,400 (30% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.7x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Bridgeville is $69,631, which is 7% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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
$69,631
vs US Median ($75,149)
-7%

Housing

Median Rent
$942/mo
Median Home Value
$397,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$822/mo
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