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


The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 33.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $33,115 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Forest
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Forest, VA
Compared to Santa Ana, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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