Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 29% higher in New Hampshire. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
None
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
None
+6.6 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,150
+12% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$224,500
$336,300
+50% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$77,415
+40% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
49.2°F
+5.7°F in Delaware
Delaware vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or New Hampshire?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 11% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in New Hampshire?
- 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 $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or New Hampshire?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Delaware/New Hampshire — 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.