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Cost of Living in Delaware
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Delaware (DE).
79.26%
Expense Difficulty
15.11%
Behind on Rent
8.48%
Uninsured
57.65%
Employed
24.2%
AI Usage
$1,210
Median Rent
46.9%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Delaware vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty1.1 pts better
DE: 79.26%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.5 pts worse
DE: 15.11%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured0.8 pts worse
DE: 8.48%
US: 7.67%
Employed0.8 pts better
DE: 57.65%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage~ average
DE: 24.2%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty79.26%
Behind on Rent15.11%
Uninsured8.48%
Employed57.65%
AI Usage24.2%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Delaware reflect the South Atlantic division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.