Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in Delaware
A typical registered nurse in Delaware earns about $96,370 a year, which supports approximately $2,409 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. 8 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 20.2% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 21.8% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 23.3% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 26% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 32.7% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 34% | stretched |