Santa Paula, California vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 6.4% more expensive than Santa Paula, California.

You would need a salary of $42,557 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Paula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Santa Paula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Santa Paula, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher