Santa Ana, CA Cost of Living


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Santa Ana cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Santa Ana, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Santa Ana, CA

Housing costs in Santa Ana?
A typical home costs $698,500, which is 106.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.8% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Ana costs $2,280 per month, which is 59.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Ana?
To live comfortably in Santa Ana, California, a minimum annual income of $133,920 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Ana?
Santa Ana, California boasts both affordability and exciting attractions - allowing you to get the best out of your money. Homeowners can select among various housing options ranging from low cost single family homes to luxurious penthouses - while renters have access to even more attractive deals nowadays as well. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite inexpensive compared with other parts of the US - making Santa Ana a wonderful option if you're on the hunt for affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta AnaCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  102105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  235.8234.8100.0
  $698,500$733,500$338,100
  97.9%102.4%100.0%
  112.5133.1100.0
  155.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

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I live in Santa Ana in a crappy economy, everyone is out to get everyone. Everyone is screwing everyone to get business. There are no jobs, most of people in the mid  More

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