Arlington, Texas vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 43.7% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $143,651 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Arlington, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower