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Financial Profile: Delaware

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Delaware residents.

Delaware at a Glance

Avg Salary
$58,000
Cost of Living
103
Top Tax Rate
6.6%
Adjusted Income
$56,310
Monthly Take-Home
$3,730
Max Rent (30%)
$1,449

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $58,000/yr in Delaware with typical expenses.

PPI
40
C
FPI
25
F
LRS
53
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Delaware: Financial Overview

Delaware has graduated income tax rates from 2.2% to 6.6%. The city of Wilmington also levies a local tax.

  • No sales tax
  • Corporate-friendly state
  • Wilmington city tax

Major Cities

Wilmington, Dover, Newark

With a cost of living index of 103 (above the national average of 100), expenses are higher in Delaware. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of only $58,252 in an average-cost area.

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Delaware Tax Details

Full Tax Breakdown

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