Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 71.2% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $85,579 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher