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Cost of Living in Riverview, DE

Population: 2,412 | Delaware

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Riverview is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
94
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 96, Riverview, DE is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Delaware state average of 105. Riverview is a small community of 2,412 residents.

The median household income in Riverview is $85,833, which is 14% 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
$85,833
vs US Median ($75,149)
+14%

Housing

Median Home Value
$287,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,288/mo

Everyday Prices in Riverview

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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