Most Affordable Cities in Delaware

Cost of living rankings for 20 cities in Delaware. On average, Delaware is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 83.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

Wilmington Manor

Index: 61

Most Expensive

Hockessin

Index: 157

State Average

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 20 Cities in Delaware — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	Wilmington Manor	61	$220,400	$1,120	$72,346
2	Seaford	62	$223,700	$1,148	$51,120
3	Wilmington	64	$224,500	$1,187	$55,269
4	Elsmere	64	$210,200	$1,305	$76,378
5	Dover	68	$248,500	$1,252	$58,336
6	Milford	70	$274,600	$1,182	$55,265
7	Claymont	71	$262,900	$1,290	$75,808
8	Georgetown	73	$266,100	$1,333	$47,423
9	Brookside	74	$264,800	$1,381	$72,031
10	Millsboro	74	$297,000	$1,207	$77,750
11	Smyrna	76	$273,400	$1,398	$70,473
12	Edgemoor	78	$291,000	$1,412	$79,572
13	New Castle	82	$262,100	$1,675	$92,565
14	Bear	85	$280,200	$1,676	$88,985
15	Pike Creek Valley	85	$299,500	$1,602	$93,896
16	Newark	93	$357,600	$1,611	$71,373
17	Glasgow	97	$346,200	$1,821	$109,803
18	Middletown	98	$399,500	$1,567	$115,252
19	Pike Creek	120	$414,700	$2,294	$135,703
20	Hockessin	157	$550,200	$2,980	$172,695