Wilmington, Delaware vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 22.3% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $73,353 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower