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Delaware cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Delaware has a cost-of-living index of 101.7 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,850, median household income of $87,534, combined average sales tax about 0.00%, and regular gas about $3.814/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index101.7100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$50,850
Median HH income$87,534
Sales tax (comb.)0.00%
Gas (87 octane)$3.814/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityWilmington (71,675)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated 0%–6.6%

Sales tax: None statewide

Major industries: Finance/corporate services, chemicals/pharma, agriculture, tourism

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~85°F (July) · Winter low ~26°F (January)

Culture (context)

Hagley Museum (industrial history)

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FAQ

What is Delaware's cost of living index?

Delaware's cost-of-living index is 101.7 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Delaware?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,850 for Delaware.

What is median household income in Delaware?

Median household income in Delaware is $87,534 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Delaware?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Delaware is 0.00%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Delaware have a state income tax?

State income tax in Delaware: Graduated 0%–6.6%.

What was regular gas in Delaware in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.814 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.