Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,235 in Florida. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $69,142 in Florida — about 20% higher in Florida. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6%
+6.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
None
+6.6 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,235
+21% in Florida
Median Home Value
$224,500
$320,700
+43% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$69,142
+25% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
71.8°F
+16.9°F in Florida
Delaware vs Florida — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Florida?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 17% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Florida?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $41,000 a year in Delaware versus $49,000 in Florida.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Florida?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Delaware/Florida — 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.