Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 34.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,474 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower