Smyrna, DE Cost of Living


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Smyrna cost of living score
99
Less expensive
1.0% lower
than the US average
4.3% lower
than the Delaware average
Smyrna, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.0% lower than the U.S. average and 4.3% lower than the average for Delaware.

Smyrna, DE

Housing costs in Smyrna?
A typical home costs $367,600, which is 8.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% more expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Smyrna costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Smyrna?
To live comfortably in Smyrna, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $70,560 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Smyrna?
Smyrna, DE is known for its affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in Smyrna is 8% lower than the Delaware average and 17% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low compared to the rest of the state, with a median home value of $167,100 compared to Delaware’s median of $253,200. Groceries, utilities and transportation are also very affordable in Smyrna. On the whole, it's an attractive place for those who want to live comfortably without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSmyrnaDelawareUnited States
  99.0103.5100.0
  105.1105.9100
  112.3112.2100.0
  104.1104.4100.0
  $367,600$336,200$338,100
  108.5%105.2%100.0%
  99.395.8100.0
  95.598.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Smyrna, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I  More

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Smyrna is a small town with the small town feel. It is great place for retirees or someone who have lived here all their lives. You have to work in either Philly, Dover,  More

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