Santa Ana, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 27.5% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $31,906 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Ana, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher