Summary of The Cost of Living in Delaware, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Delaware is $3,560.00 including rent, or $1,960.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Delaware is $4,893.00 including rent, or $3,293.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Delaware is $6,812.50 including rent, or $4,732.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Delaware ranges from $42,720.00 for a single person to $58,716.00 for a couple, and $81,750.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $23,520.00 for a single person to $39,516.00 for a couple, and $56,790.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Delaware, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,222.00 for a single person to $3,024.00 for a couple, and $4,219.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,122.00 for a single person to $1,924.00 for a couple, and $2,789.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Delaware, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,330.00 for a single person to $8,834.00 for a couple, and $12,229.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,930.00 for a single person to $6,434.00 for a couple, and $9,109.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Delaware is $5,450.00, which is 178.1% more than the average monthly cost of living and 385.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |