Santa Ana, CA vs West Covina, CA

Santa Ana is moderately more affordable than West Covina, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Santa Ana scores 154 compared to 164 for West Covina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Covina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Santa Ana is $1,975/month compared to $2,153/month in West Covina — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Santa Ana is more affordable at $657,800 median vs $712,300.

Median household income in Santa Ana is $88,354 compared to $98,570 in West Covina (-10.4%). While West Covina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Santa Ana spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26.2% in West Covina.