What is a pro or con of living in Whittier, Californiacompared to Santa Ana, California?

Transportation is 43% more expensive in Whittier.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Ana, California should increase to $51,727 in Whittier, California (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. WHITTIER
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Ana, California vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 3.5% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $51,727 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
43% more expensive in Whittier
than in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA vs. Whittier, CA

Compared to Santa Ana, Whittier is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

43.7% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Ana, California vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Ana, CA vs. Whittier, CA

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