Carrollton, Texas vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 40.7% more expensive than Carrollton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,360 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrollton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Carrollton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Carrollton, Texas
Carrollton, TX vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Carrollton, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher