Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 37.5% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $171,890 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Manchester, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower