Santa Ana, California vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 27.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $36,360 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Manchester
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Santa Ana, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher