Rent Affordability for A Financial Analyst in Delaware

A typical financial analyst in Delaware earns about $105,407 a year, which supports approximately $2,635 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. 9 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Dover, DE$1,654/mo18.8%very comfortable
Claymont, DE$1,673/mo19%very comfortable
New Castle, DE$1,669/mo19%very comfortable
Wilmington, DE$1,802/mo20.5%affordable
Milford, DE$2,021/mo23%affordable
Newark, DE$2,029/mo23.1%affordable
Bear, DE$2,146/mo24.4%affordable
Lewes, DE$2,339/mo26.6%affordable
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,575/mo29.3%affordable
Middletown, DE$2,773/mo31.6%stretched
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for Delaware. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).