Cost of Living in Newport, DE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
103.4
100 = national avg
+3.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,506
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$107,560
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing119.5
Food95.7
Transportation91.5
Healthcare96.6
Utilities101.3
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 Newport is 103.4, which is 3.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 119.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,506 per year to cover basic expenses.