Santa Clara, California vs. Wilmington, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 57.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $54,909 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Wilmington, DE
Compared to Santa Clara, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher