What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Santa Ana, California?

Transportation is 60% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Santa Ana, California?

A salary of $102,700 in Santa Ana, California should increase to $119,580 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA ANA vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Ana, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 16.4% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $119,580 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
60% more expensive in New York
than in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA vs. New York, NY

Compared to Santa Ana, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

53.7% higher

Commute

61.0% higher

Health

36.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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