Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 13.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,198 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower