Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs New Castle, Delaware


The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 20.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,617 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in New Castle
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs New Castle, DE
Compared to Santa Maria, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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