Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 46.0% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,984 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Norristown, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower