Reno, Nevada vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 19.7% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $131,636 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Reno, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher