Santa Barbara, California vs. Delaware City, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delaware City, Delaware is 55.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $13,843 in Delaware City, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delaware City, Delaware is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Delaware City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Delaware City, DE
Compared to Santa Barbara, Delaware City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher