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Delaware City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Delaware.

Delaware, known as "The First State," offers a diverse character ranging from bustling urban centers like Wilmington to serene beaches and farmlands. Its economy is robust, heavily influenced by the finance and insurance sector, which contributes significantly to the state's GDP, alongside major industries such as chemical manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Living in Delaware generally presents a moderate cost of living, often near the national average, with the advantage of no sales tax and relatively low property taxes. The state experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, with precipitation distributed throughout the year. Residents can enjoy a lifestyle that blends small-town charm with access to major East Coast cities and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.

20
Cities
$62K
Avg Salary
98
Avg Cost Index
Middletown
Top City

About Delaware

Delaware is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 98, with average salaries around $61,871. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Delaware

Middletown #1 Best City 70

Middletown

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth82
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$105,000
Cost of Living104/100
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Clayton #2 Best City 70

Clayton

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$78,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Milton #3 Best City 69

Milton

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$2,100
Median Income$80,875
Cost of Living102/100
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Selbyville #4 Best City 67

Selbyville

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth77
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$65,500
Cost of Living98/100
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Millsboro #5 Best City 67

Millsboro

Delaware, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth82
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$64,500
Cost of Living98/100
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Wyoming #6 Best City 65

Wyoming

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$68,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Lewes #7 Best City 65

Lewes

Delaware, USA

SafetyA
CostC-
Growth74
Avg. Rent$1,950
Median Income$95,000
Cost of Living118/100
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Newark #8 Best City 65

Newark

Delaware, USA

SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,649
Median Income$76,912
Cost of Living106/100
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Harrington #9 Best City 64

Harrington

Delaware, USA

SafetyB+
CostB
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living92/100
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Camden #10 Best City 63

Camden

Delaware, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$71,200
Cost of Living98/100
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Milford #11 Best City 63

Milford

Delaware, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,550
Median Income$63,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Bridgeville #12 Best City 61

Bridgeville

Delaware, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$54,500
Cost of Living94/100
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New Castle #13 Best City 61

New Castle

Delaware, USA

SafetyB+
CostB-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$65,400
Cost of Living98/100
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Laurel #14 Best City 60

Laurel

Delaware, USA

SafetyB
CostB
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$51,200
Cost of Living92/100
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Georgetown #15 Best City 60

Georgetown

Delaware, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$54,200
Cost of Living96/100
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Elsmere #16 Best City 59

Elsmere

Delaware, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$65,500
Cost of Living98/100
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Seaford #17 Best City 58

Seaford

Delaware, USA

SafetyB-
CostB-
Growth67
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$55,000
Cost of Living94/100
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Dover #18 Best City 56

Dover

Delaware, USA

SafetyC+
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Wilmington #19 Best City 52

Wilmington

Delaware, USA

SafetyC-
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,410
Median Income$58,671
Cost of Living95/100
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Smyrna, Delaware city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Dough4872 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #20 Best City 50

Smyrna

Delaware, USA

SafetyF
CostB-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$67,048
Cost of Living99/100
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6.6%
State Income Tax
0%
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