Dover, Delaware vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 118.1% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $109,057 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Dover, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower