Portland, Oregon vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 9.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $125,770 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Portland, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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