The Woodlands, Texas vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 29.4% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,701 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher