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Moving from Delaware to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Delaware
99.8
Texas
97.1
Texas has 2.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Delaware
102.0
Texas
96.5
Texas has 5.4% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Delaware
96.2
Texas
98.1
Texas has 2.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Delaware
18.8 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 9.6% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Texas
99.4
Texas has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Delaware
$371,600
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 16% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Delaware
$1,530/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 3.6% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Delaware
86°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 12% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Delaware
26°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 46% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Delaware
56°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Delaware
205
Texas
232
Texas has 13% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Delaware
46 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 29% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Delaware
42
Texas
43
Texas has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Delaware
0 in
Texas
2 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Delaware?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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