Cost of Living in Georgetown, DE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.2
100 = national avg
+0.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,102
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,242
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing133.7
Food86.2
Transportation72.5
Healthcare89.0
Utilities98.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,066
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,399
per month
The overall cost of living index in Georgetown is 100.2, which is 0.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 133.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,102 per year to cover basic expenses.