Columbia, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 57.7% more expensive than Columbia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,867 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Columbia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Columbia, PA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Columbia, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  425.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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