Newark, Delaware vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 96.6% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $98,309 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Newark, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower