Moving to Delaware from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Delaware? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Delaware, you would find that Delaware is 8.4% more expensive than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly $81,003 in Delaware to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dover averages 66°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Delaware.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $81,003
To maintain the same standard of living in Delaware
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.2% less
Groceries
pay 0.8% more
Transportation
pay 8.5% less
Housing
pay 15.8% more
Childcare
pay 44.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Delaware compared to Minnesota.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Minnesota generally does better on infrastructure, though Delaware leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Delaware leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Delaware than Minnesota?
On average Delaware is around 8% pricier than Minnesota, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Delaware?
Budget about $20,251 for 3 months in Delaware (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Delaware safe?
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Delaware compared to Minnesota?
Minnesota performs better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Delaware compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Dover is 66°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Dover receives around 46.1 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
