Santa Ana, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 40.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $29,834 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbus
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Santa Ana, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower