Omaha, Nebraska vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 61.2% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $143,510 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Omaha, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher