Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $816 in Mississippi. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 20% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $43,238 in Mississippi — about 22% higher in Delaware. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
7%
+7.0 pp in Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
4.00%
+2.6 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$816
+20% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$224,500
$108,200
+52% in Delaware
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$43,238
+22% in Delaware
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
65.3°F
+10.4°F in Mississippi
Delaware vs Mississippi — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Mississippi?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $816 runs about 20% 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 Mississippi?
- 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 $33,000 in Mississippi.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Mississippi?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Delaware/Mississippi — 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.