Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 63.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $122,720 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  553.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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