Delaware: Hockessin
Median home value: $409,900
Median household income: $121,432
Hockessin’s low crime rates, high income per capita, stable housing market and local amenities make it an appealing destination. However, the small town vibe and peace of mind doesn’t come cheap — the AreaVibes cost of living index is 26 percent higher than the rest of the state and 40 percent higher than the national average. Expensive housing, goods and services and food costs are the biggest contributors to this issue. Even so, it’s a great place to retire rich.