Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio 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 $51,707 in Ohio — about 6% higher in Delaware. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
5.75%
+5.8 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
2.75%
+3.8 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$817
+20% in Delaware
Median Home Value
$224,500
$215,300
+4% in Delaware
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$51,707
+6% in Delaware
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
52.7°F
+2.2°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 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 Ohio?
- 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 Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Ohio?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/Ohio — 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.