Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,126 in Minnesota. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $80,269 in Minnesota — about 31% higher in Minnesota. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.875%
+6.9 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
9.85%
+3.3 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,126
+10% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$224,500
$287,500
+28% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$80,269
+45% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
47.1°F
+7.8°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Minnesota — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Minnesota?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 9% below Minnesota's $1,126, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Minnesota?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/Minnesota — 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.