How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Delaware?

GSA lodging allowances in Delaware range by destination; in Lewes the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,753 per month, against a median asking rent of $2,416.

Does Delaware tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 6.6%. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Delaware

Graduated income tax up to 6.6%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 2 Delaware destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Lewes	$4,753	$2,416	$6,734	$7,011
Wilmington	$3,861	$1,892	$6,734	$5,907

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology