Claymont, DE Cost of Living


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Claymont cost of living score
104.1
More expensive
4.1% higher
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Delaware average
Claymont, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% higher than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Delaware.

Claymont, DE

Housing costs in Claymont?
A typical home costs $280,200, which is 17.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.7% less expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Claymont costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% more than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Claymont?
To live comfortably in Claymont, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Claymont?
The cost of living in Claymont, DE is relatively low when compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Claymont is 63.26, which is 8% lower than the national average. This translates to lower prices for groceries, housing, and transportation. The median value of a home is $171,250 and rent averages around $1,000 per month; both are substantially lower than most areas of the country. The average commute time in Claymont is only 21 minutes and public transit fares are also quite affordable. All things considered, Claymont offers an incredibly budget-friendly lifestyle for those looking for a comfortable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaymontDelawareUnited States
  104.1103.5100.0
  103.9105.9100
  112.5112.2100.0
  86.1104.4100.0
  $280,200$336,200$338,100
  106.1%105.2%100.0%
  99.395.8100.0
  111.498.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I moved here from Delco, and have been here about 8 years. Claymont is a funny area in that it much cheaper to live here then Delco, there are some drawbacks. 1.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I have lived in this area for 40 years and I want to get out. I am 7 miles from Wilmington and 25 from Phila. I have been looking into places in Florida, Georgia, and  More

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