Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,305 in Colorado versus $1,024 in Delaware. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 22% cheaper on rent than Colorado, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $85,364 in Colorado and $55,269 in Delaware — about 35% higher in Colorado. Colorado has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a 2.9% state sales tax; Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
None
+2.9 pp in Colorado
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
6.60%
+2.2 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,024
+22% in Colorado
Median Home Value
$586,700
$224,500
+62% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$55,269
+35% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
54.9°F
+4.7°F in Delaware
Colorado vs Delaware — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Colorado or Delaware?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 22% below Colorado's $1,305, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Colorado 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 $52,000 a year in Colorado versus $41,000 in Delaware.
- Which has lower taxes, Colorado or Delaware?
- Colorado has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a 2.9% 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 3/1 cities we track in Colorado/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.