Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,024 in Delaware versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Delaware runs roughly 20% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,269 in Delaware and $68,854 in Vermont — about 20% higher in Vermont. Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6%
+6.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
6.60%
8.75%
+2.2 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,024
$1,275
+25% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$224,500
$400,200
+78% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,269
$68,854
+25% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.9°F
46.0°F
+8.9°F in Delaware
Delaware vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Delaware or Vermont?
- Delaware is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,024 runs about 20% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Delaware than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Delaware or Vermont?
- Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Delaware/Vermont — 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.