Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 75.1% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,073 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Greensboro, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher