Dover, Delaware vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 152.0% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $125,991 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Dover, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  648.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower