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Moving from Delaware to Kentucky

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital. vs. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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Living now

Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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Moving to

Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Delaware
99.8
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 9.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Delaware
102.0
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 37% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Delaware
96.2
Kentucky
96.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Kentucky
98.5
Kentucky has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Delaware
18.8 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Kentucky
98.0
Kentucky has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Delaware
$371,600
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 39% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Delaware
$1,530/mo
Kentucky
$998/mo
Kentucky is 35% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Delaware
86°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Delaware
26°F
Kentucky
26°F
Avg annual temperature
Delaware
56°F
Kentucky
56°F
Sunny days / year
Delaware
205
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 7.8% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Delaware
46 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 4.8% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Delaware
42
Kentucky
82
Kentucky has 95% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Delaware
0
Kentucky
1
Snow / year
Delaware
13 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 31% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Delaware?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Delaware, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Delaware tops out at 6.6% income tax. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Kentucky?

Most Kentucky residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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