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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
83
National: 100
Cities Ranked
20
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All 20 Cities in Delaware — By Affordability

#CityIndexHome ValueRentIncome
1Wilmington Manor61$220,400$1,120$72,346
2Seaford62$223,700$1,148$51,120
3Wilmington64$224,500$1,187$55,269
4Elsmere64$210,200$1,305$76,378
5Dover68$248,500$1,252$58,336
6Milford70$274,600$1,182$55,265
7Claymont71$262,900$1,290$75,808
8Georgetown73$266,100$1,333$47,423
9Brookside74$264,800$1,381$72,031
10Millsboro74$297,000$1,207$77,750
11Smyrna76$273,400$1,398$70,473
12Edgemoor78$291,000$1,412$79,572
13New Castle82$262,100$1,675$92,565
14Bear85$280,200$1,676$88,985
15Pike Creek Valley85$299,500$1,602$93,896
16Newark93$357,600$1,611$71,373
17Glasgow97$346,200$1,821$109,803
18Middletown98$399,500$1,567$115,252
19Pike Creek120$414,700$2,294$135,703
20Hockessin157$550,200$2,980$172,695