Cost of Living in Rehoboth Beach, DE

With a cost of living index of 178, Rehoboth Beach, DE is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 78% more expensive than the national average and 73% above the Delaware state average of 105. Rehoboth Beach is a small community of 1,388 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rehoboth Beach's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,391 (5% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $1,238,400 (306% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8.8x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Rehoboth Beach is $141,250, which is 88% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.