Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 13.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,877 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Seattle, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower