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Cost of Living in Delaware

Browse cost of living data for 21 cities across Delaware — housing, rent, income, and affordability.Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Cities Tracked
21
Avg Home Value
$311,124
National: $426,735
Avg Rent
$1,450
National: $1,527
Avg Income
$87,605
National: $84,532

All Cities in Delaware

CityPop.Home ValueRentIncomeIndex
Wilmington71,124$224,500$1,187$55,26964
Dover39,491$248,500$1,252$58,33668
Newark30,309$357,600$1,611$71,37393
Middletown24,071$399,500$1,567$115,25298
Bear22,604$280,200$1,676$88,98585
Glasgow16,095$346,200$1,821$109,80397
Brookside15,262$264,800$1,381$72,03174
Hockessin13,608$550,200$2,980$172,695157
Smyrna13,031$273,400$1,398$70,47376
Milford12,193$274,600$1,182$55,26570
Pike Creek Valley11,992$299,500$1,602$93,89685
Claymont9,543$262,900$1,290$75,80871
Seaford8,255$223,700$1,148$51,12062
North Star8,178$566,500$0$167,664119
Wilmington Manor8,030$220,400$1,120$72,34661
Georgetown7,456$266,100$1,333$47,42373
Pike Creek7,185$414,700$2,294$135,703120
Millsboro7,152$297,000$1,207$77,75074
Edgemoor6,671$291,000$1,412$79,57278
Elsmere6,189$210,200$1,305$76,37864
New Castle5,519$262,100$1,675$92,56582

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
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📊 Data Sources
  • Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
  • Tax Rates: Tax Foundation, 2024
Last data update: March 2026 · See methodology