Cost of Living in Ardentown, DE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
136.4
100 = national avg
+36.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,026
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$141,879
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing169.3
Food112.1
Transportation124.2
Healthcare109.7
Utilities121.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,520
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,810
per month
The overall cost of living index in Ardentown is 136.4, which is 36.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 169.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,026 per year to cover basic expenses.