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Cost of Living in Lincoln, DE

Population: 1,639 | Delaware

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lincoln is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
86
Home Values
97
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Lincoln, 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. Lincoln is a small community of 1,639 residents.

The median household income in Lincoln is $74,712, which is 1% lower 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
$74,712
vs US Median ($75,149)
-1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$261,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$794/mo
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