Delaware vs Washington: taxes, cost of living, laws
Delaware
Low tax burden · COL index 102
Wins 9 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 7 categories
Washington has no state income tax. Delaware's top rate is 6.6%. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 15% higher than Delaware (index 102). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $350K in Delaware.
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Delaware
7
Washington
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