Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 34.0% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $26,381 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Santa Ana, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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