South ranking
1 Delaware city ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 106
Index 106
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | 106 | $1,157/mo | $54,731 | 71K | Compare → |
On the data, the answer to "why move to Delaware" comes back to the ocean is part of life here.
Living in Delaware puts Atlantic coastline within driving range of most of the state. The practical upshot: weekend beach trips, easier access to seafood that hasn't been on a truck for a week, and a milder climate near the coast than the same latitude would have inland.
Reasons reflect aggregated city data for Delaware (Census ACS, BLS, BEA) plus well-known state-level geography. We only list points that are actually supported — different states show different sections.
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.