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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SANTA ANA
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San Francisco, California vs. Santa Ana, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is
40.7%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$80,115
in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Santa Ana is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
59.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.4% higher
Commute
28.9% lower
Health
18.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.9% lower
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