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Delaware vs Vermont

Head-to-head homesteading comparison across taxes, land, climate, laws, safety & more

Delaware

DE

Rank #39

Overall Score

61.7

Category Wins

6/10

Vermont

VT

Rank #33
Overall Winner

Overall Score

62.9

Category Wins

3/10

Quick Comparison

Winner highlighted per category

0.57%
Property Tax
2.1%
106
Cost of Living
117
$3,400
Farm Land $/Acre
$7,500
180 days
Growing Season
130 days
48"
Annual Rainfall
56"
6/10
Soil Quality
6/10
7/10
Safety (Rural)
9/10
5/10
Gun Friendly
7/10
4.2 hrs
Solar (PSH)
3.7 hrs
88%
Broadband
82%

Vermont Edges Out Delaware Overall

With an overall homesteading score of 62.9 vs 61.7, Vermont comes out ahead in our balanced analysis — winning 6 out of 10 key categories. But the best state for you depends on what matters most.

Key differences: Delaware offers cheaper farmland at $3,400/acre vs $7,500/acre. Delaware has a longer growing season (180 vs 130 days). Delaware has lower property taxes (0.57% vs 2.1%).

Scroll down to the full comparison table for a deep dive into every metric, or use our ranking tool to weight these factors by what matters most to you.

Full Data Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of selected states across homesteading metrics
Data PointDelaware
DE
Vermont
VT
Taxes & Cost
YesYes
6.6%8.75%
0%6%
0.57%2.1%
106117
Land & Building
$3,400$7,500
Yes (Statewide)Yes (Statewide)
VariesPermitted with local approval; ADU-friendly policies
Climate & Growing
7a-7b2b-4b
180130
48"56"
66
42
31
Water & Energy
UnrestrictedPermitted
4.23.7
YesYes
Laws & Freedom
LowHigh
57
ModerateVery strong
Yes (Farm Sales Only)Permitted for raw milk operations with licensing
YesYes
Safety & Healthcare
506155
40%28%
Demographics & Community
501.268
25%68%
88%82%
Business
#18#44
$90/yr$125/yr
3.4%3.1%

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