Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Colorado instead of Delaware, you would:
Health
live 1.6 years longer
In Delaware, the average life expectancy is 77 years (75 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2020. In Colorado, that number is 78 years (78 years for men, 82 years for women) as of 2020.
be 31.5% less likely to be obese
In Delaware, 38.4% of adults are obese as of 2022. In Colorado, that number is 26.3% of people as of 2022.
be 30.1% less likely to have diabetes
In Delaware, 11.3% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Colorado, that number is 7.9% as of 2022.
Economy
be 29.4% less likely to be unemployed
In Delaware, 5.1% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Colorado, that number is 3.6% as of 2025.
be 10.1% less likely to live below the poverty line
In Delaware, 9.9% live below the poverty line as of 2023. In Colorado, however, that number is 8.9% as of 2023.
Safety
be 25.2% more likely to be a victim of violent crime
Delaware has a violent crime rate of 370 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Colorado, that number is 463 per 100,000 as of 2023.
be 53.7% more likely to be a victim of property crime
Delaware has a property crime rate of 1,831 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Colorado, that number is 2,814 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
earn 11.6% more money
The median household income in Delaware is $82,855 as of 2023, while in Colorado, it is $92,470 as of 2023.
pay 53.7% more for a home
The median home value in Delaware is $326,800 as of 2023, compared to $502,200 in Colorado as of 2023.
pay 26.2% more in rent
The median monthly gross rent in Delaware is $1,341 as of 2023, while in Colorado, it is $1,693 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
be 16.1% less likely to smoke
In Delaware, 14.9% of adults smoke as of 2022. In Colorado, that number is 12.5% as of 2022.
be 24.0% less likely to be physically inactive
In Delaware, 23.3% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Colorado, that number is 17.7% as of 2022.
live in an area that is 89.3% less densely populated
Delaware has a population density of 204.8 people per sq km as of 2023. In Colorado, that number is 22.0 people per sq km as of 2023.
be 27.1% more likely to have a bachelor's degree
In Delaware, 23.6% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher as of 2023. In Colorado, that number is 30.0% as of 2023.
be 25.9% more likely to be uninsured
In Delaware, 5.8% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Colorado, that number is 7.3% as of 2023.
live among residents who are 4.0 years older on average
The median age in Delaware is 41.5 years as of 2023. In Colorado, the median age is 37.5 years as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
