Best places to live in Delaware
Cities and suburbs in Delaware with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark, DE | 61/100 | $1,654/mo | $383k | 3.6/10 |
| 2 | Wilmington, DE | 51/100 | $1,224/mo | $231k | 3.1/10 |
| 3 | Dover, DE | 37/100 | $1,344/mo | $259k | 3.1/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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