Wilmington, Delaware vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $174,194 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  610.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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