Middletown, DE Cost of Living


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Middletown cost of living score
104.1
More expensive
4.1% higher
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Delaware average
Middletown, 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.

Middletown, DE

Housing costs in Middletown?
A typical home costs $464,600, which is 37.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.2% more expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Middletown costs $1,570 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.3% more than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Middletown?
To live comfortably in Middletown, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $88,920 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Middletown?
The cost of living in Middletown, DE is quite affordable. The median household income is $67,509, which is slightly higher than the national average. In addition, the local housing market is currently experiencing a surge in prices due to an influx of new residents. The median home value in Middletown is $219,600, and rent prices are relatively low compared to other parts of Delaware. Overall, it's easy to see why so many people are choosing to make Middletown their homeā€”it's a great place to live!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiddletownDelawareUnited States
  104.1103.5100.0
  108.3105.9100
  112.5112.2100.0
  141.0104.4100.0
  $464,600$336,200$338,100
  108.7%105.2%100.0%
  115.795.8100.0
  112.098.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Housing in Middletown is abundant and affordable. There are townhomes and single family homes. There are very small lots to large farmettes available right now. A major  More

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Over 13 years ago

.... I could leave Delaware  More

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Over 16 years ago

Outdoor recreation is very limited here. There are very few parks with walking trails in Middletown. The state parks are beautiful, but it seems that very few people  More

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