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Moving from Ohio to Delaware

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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Delaware

Capital: Dover

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

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

Delaware has an overall price level 99.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Ohio
92.8
Delaware
99.8
Delaware has 7.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Delaware
102.0
Delaware has 40% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 1.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Delaware
17.6 ¢/kWh
Delaware has 6.1% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 1.4% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Delaware
$371,600
Delaware is 55% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Delaware
$1,153/mo
Delaware is 31% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Ohio
84°F
Delaware
86°F
Delaware is 2.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Delaware
26°F
Delaware is 24% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Delaware
56°F
Delaware is 8.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Delaware
205
Delaware has 15% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Delaware
46 in
Delaware is 15% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Ohio
42
Delaware
42
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Delaware
13 in
Delaware is 48% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Delaware than Ohio?

Delaware's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% income tax. Delaware tops out at 6.6%.

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

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

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