Fresno, California vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 40.2% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $133,166 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher