Santa Ana, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 37.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $31,077 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Barstow
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower