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 | $1,654/mo | 20.6% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 25.2% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 29.1% | affordable |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 32.1% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 34.5% | stretched |