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Cost of Living Calculator - Wilmington, Delaware vs Santa Cruz, California

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 104.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $276,662 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
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• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Santa Cruz is:
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  104.9% higher
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  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  610.1% higher
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  4.7% lower
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