Santa Ana, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 16.4% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $62,673 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Reno
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Santa Ana, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower