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Cost of Living in South Bethany, DE

Population: 503 | Delaware

144
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

South Bethany is 44% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
280
Home Values
97
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 144, South Bethany, DE is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 44% more expensive than the national average and 39% above the Delaware state average of 105. South Bethany is a small community of 503 residents.

The median household income in South Bethany is $111,667, which is 49% higher than the national median of $75,149. 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$111,667
vs US Median ($75,149)
+49%

Housing

Median Home Value
$855,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,500/mo
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