Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $854 in Louisiana. Overall, Louisiana runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $49,944 in Louisiana — about 10% higher in Delaware. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
5%
+5.0 pp in Louisiana
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
3.00%
+3.6 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$854
+17% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$224,500
$224,500
about equal
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$49,944
+10% in Delaware
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
68.5°F
+13.6°F in Louisiana
Delaware vs Louisiana — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Louisiana?
- Louisiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $854 runs about 17% below Delaware's $1,024, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Louisiana?
- 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 $34,000 in Louisiana.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Louisiana?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/Louisiana — 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.