Puyallup, Washington vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 15.3% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,643 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower