Ithaca, New York vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 47.2% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,577 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher