Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Washington instead of Delaware, you would:
Health
live 2.5 years longer
In Delaware, the average life expectancy is 77 years (75 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2020. In Washington, that number is 79 years (78 years for men, 82 years for women) as of 2020.
be 19.0% less likely to be obese
In Delaware, 38.4% of adults are obese as of 2022. In Washington, that number is 31.1% of people as of 2022.
be 23.0% less likely to have diabetes
In Delaware, 11.3% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Washington, that number is 8.7% as of 2022.
Safety
be 54.0% 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 Washington, that number is 2,819 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
earn 14.6% more money
The median household income in Delaware is $82,855 as of 2023, while in Washington, it is $94,952 as of 2023.
pay 59.1% more for a home
The median home value in Delaware is $326,800 as of 2023, compared to $519,800 in Washington as of 2023.
pay 25.4% more in rent
The median monthly gross rent in Delaware is $1,341 as of 2023, while in Washington, it is $1,682 as of 2023.
be 11.6% less likely to own your home
In Delaware, 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied as of 2023. In Washington, that number is 63.9% as of 2023.
Lifestyle
be 26.8% less likely to smoke
In Delaware, 14.9% of adults smoke as of 2022. In Washington, that number is 10.9% as of 2022.
be 26.2% less likely to be physically inactive
In Delaware, 23.3% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Washington, that number is 17.2% as of 2022.
live in an area that is 77.7% less densely populated
Delaware has a population density of 204.8 people per sq km as of 2023. In Washington, that number is 45.6 people per sq km as of 2023.
be 11.0% 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 Washington, that number is 26.2% as of 2023.
be 65.2% more likely to have a foreign-born neighbor
In Delaware, 4.6% of the population was born outside the US as of 2023. In Washington, that number is 7.6% as of 2023.
live among residents who are 3.3 years older on average
The median age in Delaware is 41.5 years as of 2023. In Washington, the median age is 38.2 years as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
