Santa Barbara, California vs. Middletown, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Delaware is 44.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,696 in Middletown, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Delaware is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Middletown
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Middletown, DE
Compared to Santa Barbara, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher