New Castle, Delaware vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 25.8% more expensive than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $62,902 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than New Castle, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in New Castle, Delaware
New_Castle, DE vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to New_Castle, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower