Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 12% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $74,925 in Utah — about 26% higher in Utah. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.1%
+6.1 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
4.50%
+2.1 pp in Delaware
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,166
+14% in Utah
Median Home Value
$224,500
$495,700
+121% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$74,925
+36% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
52.8°F
+2.1°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Utah?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 12% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Utah?
- 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 Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Utah?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Delaware/Utah — 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.