Atlanta, Georgia vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 32.4% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $119,122 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher