Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 58.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,299 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher