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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 13.8% | very comfortable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 13.9% | very comfortable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 14.9% | very comfortable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 17.8% | very comfortable |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 18% | very comfortable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 20% | very comfortable |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 22.3% | affordable |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 23.3% | affordable |