Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,133 in Idaho. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 10% cheaper on rent than Idaho, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $81,308 in Idaho — about 32% higher in Idaho. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6%
+6.0 pp in Idaho
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
5.30%
+1.3 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,133
+11% in Idaho
Median Home Value
$224,500
$456,000
+103% in Idaho
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$81,308
+47% in Idaho
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
52.5°F
+2.4°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Idaho — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Idaho?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 10% below Idaho's $1,133, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Idaho?
- 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 $45,000 in Idaho.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Idaho?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Delaware/Idaho — 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.