Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 33.2% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $239,779 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher