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Cost of Living in Kenton, DE

Population: 362 | Delaware

90
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Kenton is 10% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 90, Kenton, DE is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Delaware state average of 105. Kenton is a small community of 362 residents.

The median household income in Kenton is $52,589, which is 30% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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
$52,589
vs US Median ($75,149)
-30%

Housing

Median Home Value
$219,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,321/mo

Everyday Prices in Kenton

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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