Santa Monica, California vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 61.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $2,855 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Newark
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Santa Monica, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher