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Moving from Texas to Delaware

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

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Texas

Capital: Austin

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

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

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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
Texas
97.1
Delaware
99.8
Delaware has 2.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Delaware
102.0
Delaware has 5.7% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Texas
98.1
Delaware
96.2
Delaware has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Delaware
100.0
Electricity rate
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Delaware
18.8 ¢/kWh
Delaware has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 0.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Delaware
$371,600
Delaware is 19% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,475/mo
Delaware
$1,530/mo
Delaware is 3.7% more expensive to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Texas
96°F
Delaware
86°F
Delaware is 10% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Delaware
26°F
Delaware is 32% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
65°F
Delaware
56°F
Delaware is 15% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
232
Delaware
205
Delaware has 12% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
33 in
Delaware
46 in
Delaware is 40% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Texas
43
Delaware
42
Delaware has 2.3% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Texas
2
Delaware
0
Delaware has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
13 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Delaware than Texas?

Delaware's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas, 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?

Texas tops out at 0% 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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