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SAN JOSE vs. SANTA ANA
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San Jose, California vs. Santa Ana, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is
32.7%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$257,273
in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to San Jose, Santa Ana is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% higher
Commute
25.5% lower
Health
13.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.1% higher
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