Buford, Georgia vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 39.0% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $150,081 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Buford, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher