Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 18.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $40,849 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Santa Ana, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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