Santa Ana, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 28.4% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $47,625 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Tampa
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Santa Ana, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower