Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $71,900 in Oregon — about 23% higher in Oregon. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
None
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
9.90%
+3.3 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,080
+5% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$224,500
$435,400
+94% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$71,900
+30% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
53.0°F
+1.9°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Oregon?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 5% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Oregon?
- 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 $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Oregon?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Delaware/Oregon — 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.