salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,680 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 214 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Delaware?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Delaware
| Size | Delaware | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,067 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,065 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,486 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,727 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,876 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Delaware overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Delaware, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Delaware
Life in Delaware
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Delaware?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $642 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $318,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Delaware, OH?
Renting in Delaware costs a median of about $1,567 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Delaware?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,680 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Delaware cheap or expensive?
Delaware is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $107,619. It ranks 214th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Delaware?
The median homeowner in Delaware pays $4,326 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is Delaware more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Delaware?
The median home value in Delaware is $318,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
44,589 people live in Delaware. Numbers are typical (middle) values.