Santa Ana, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 10.8% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $55,387 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in San Diego
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  10.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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