Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 45.5% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $27,244 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas 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 Waco
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Waco, TX
Compared to Santa Ana, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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