Gainesville, Florida vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 60.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,384 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher