Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $857 in New York. Overall, New York runs roughly 16% cheaper on rent than Delaware, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $48,050 in New York — about 13% higher in Delaware. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
4%
+4.0 pp in New York
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
10.90%
+4.3 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$857
+16% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$224,500
$152,300
+32% in Delaware
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$48,050
+13% in Delaware
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
48.3°F
+6.6°F in Delaware
Delaware vs New York — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or New York?
- New York is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $857 runs about 16% 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 New York?
- 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 $34,000 in New York.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or New York?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/New York — 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.