Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Arkansas versus $1,047 in Delaware. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 22% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,074 in Arkansas and $58,336 in Delaware — about 1% higher in Arkansas. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
None
+6.5 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
6.60%
+2.7 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$1,047
+28% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$221,200
$248,500
+12% in Delaware
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,074
$58,336
+1% in Arkansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.7°F
54.9°F
+6.8°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs Delaware — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Delaware?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 22% below Delaware's $1,047, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Delaware?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Arkansas versus $42,000 in Delaware.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Delaware?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Delaware — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.