Sammamish, Washington vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 31.3% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,345 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% lower
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower