Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 86 —
14% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing35% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost11% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Delaware is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates41.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
state
Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo