Santa Ana, California vs. Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California is 28.6% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $96,443 in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Lagunitas Forest Knolls, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Lagunitas Forest Knolls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher