Living Cost Compare
Delaware

1 cities tracked

$1,024median 1BR

vs
Nevada

3 cities tracked

$1,206median 1BR

Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 15% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.

Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $78,448 in Nevada — about 30% higher in Nevada. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.

State Taxes

Sales Tax
None
6.85%
+6.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
None
+6.6 pp in Delaware

Housing (median across tracked cities)

Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,206
+18% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$224,500
$465,000
+107% in Nevada

Income (median across tracked cities)

Median Household Income
$55,269
$78,448
+42% in Nevada

Climate (median across tracked cities)

Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
68.4°F
+13.5°F in Nevada

Delaware vs Nevada — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Nevada?
Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 15% below Nevada's $1,206, based on the cities we track in each state.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Nevada?
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 $48,000 in Nevada.
Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Nevada?
Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.

Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/Nevada — 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.