Santa Ana, California vs. Bowling Green, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Ohio is 41.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $43,664 in Bowling Green, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Bowling Green, OH
Compared to Santa Ana, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower