Santa Ana, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 28.7% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $35,670 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Santa Ana, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower