Carlsbad, California vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 26.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $36,845 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower