Santa Ana, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 15.9% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $61,419 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Seattle
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Ana, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher