Middletown, Delaware vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 68.6% more expensive than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $84,300 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Middletown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  68.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  4.9% lower
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