Greenville, South Carolina vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 63.2% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,435 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Greenville, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher