Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in Delaware
A typical dental hygienist in Delaware earns about $89,260 a year, which supports approximately $2,232 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Delaware city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 7 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,654/mo | 22.2% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 22.5% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 24.2% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 27.2% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 31.4% | stretched |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 34.6% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 37.3% | stretched |