Sandy, Utah vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 12.9% more expensive than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $56,430 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Sandy, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher