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$1,619/mo18.4%very comfortable
Claymont, DE$1,628/mo18.5%very comfortable
New Castle, DE$1,747/mo19.9%very comfortable
Wilmington, DE$1,872/mo21.3%affordable
Milford, DE$2,092/mo23.8%affordable
Newark, DE$2,113/mo24.1%affordable
Lewes, DE$2,170/mo24.7%affordable
Bear, DE$2,345/mo26.7%affordable
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,623/mo29.9%affordable
Middletown, DE$2,733/mo31.1%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).