Sussex County, DE Cost of Living


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Sussex cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
4.4% higher
than the Delaware average
Sussex Delaw County, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 4.4% lower than the average for Delaware.

Sussex County, DE

Housing costs in Sussex?
A typical home costs $442,700, which is 30.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.7% more expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sussex costs $1,110 per month, which is 22.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Sussex?
To live comfortably in Sussex Delaw County, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $84,960 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sussex?
Living in Sussex, DE County is more expensive than the national average. The median house value of $442,700 is more than the US average of $338,100, and the cost of living is higher too at 108.1 compared to a national average of 100. This means that people living in Sussex, DE County pay more for goods and services such as food, health care, transportation and housing. Despite these higher costs, many people choose to live in this area due to its proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and Washington D.C., as well as attractions like Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island State Park.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSussexDelawareUnited States
  108.1103.5100.0
  108105.9100
  113.4112.2100.0
  127.5104.4100.0
  $442,700$336,200$338,100
  102.5%105.2%100.0%
  87.095.8100.0
  89.398.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I believe reviews such as these should be treated as time capsules, with the knowledge that someone a decade from now may see this. I'm 30 and lived most of my life just  More

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Over 6 years ago

Sussex County with its clean beaches and lowest property taxes in the state makes it a great place to live and retire  More

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