Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 12% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $67,043 in Texas — about 18% higher in Texas. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.25%
+6.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
None
+6.6 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,170
+14% in Texas
Median Home Value
$224,500
$264,900
+18% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$67,043
+21% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
67.2°F
+12.3°F in Texas
Delaware vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Texas?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 12% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Texas?
- 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 $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Texas?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Delaware/Texas — 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.