Santa Ana, California vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 12.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $34,862 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher