Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,047 in Delaware versus $761 in Kansas. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 27% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $58,336 in Delaware and $63,072 in Kansas — about 8% higher in Kansas. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.5%
+6.5 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
5.58%
+1.0 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,047
$761
+27% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$248,500
$179,500
+28% in Delaware
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$58,336
$63,072
+8% in Kansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
55.2°F
+0.3°F in Kansas
Delaware vs Kansas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Kansas?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 27% 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 Delaware than in Kansas?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $42,000 a year in Delaware versus $30,000 in Kansas.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Kansas?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Delaware/Kansas — 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.