Rent Affordability for A Software Developer in Delaware
A typical software developer in Delaware earns about $140,872 a year, which supports approximately $3,522 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. 10 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, DE | $1,682/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Dover, DE | $1,702/mo | 14.5% | very comfortable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,727/mo | 14.7% | very comfortable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,757/mo | 15% | very comfortable |
| Milford, DE | $1,902/mo | 16.2% | very comfortable |
| Newark, DE | $2,036/mo | 17.3% | very comfortable |
| Bear, DE | $2,327/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,418/mo | 20.6% | affordable |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,450/mo | 20.9% | affordable |
| Middletown, DE | $2,705/mo | 23% | affordable |