Costa Mesa, California vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 18.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,720 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower