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Cost of Living in Hartly, DE

Population: 160 | Delaware

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hartly is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 97, Hartly, 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. Hartly is a small community of 160 residents.

The median household income in Hartly is $148,153, which is 97% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Dover, DE (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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
$148,153
vs US Median ($75,149)
+97%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,176/mo

Everyday Prices in Hartly

BLS Average Prices for the Dover, DE (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

⛽
$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-4% vs US
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