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.