Santa Barbara, California vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 33.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $55,257 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Santa Ana
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher