Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 26.0% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $94,518 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Modesto, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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