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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

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.