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35%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
75%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Lyon Street Santa Ana California
Cost of living135161141
Groceries110115111
Health care117117116
Housing175258197
Transportation122117118
Utilities120124119
Lifestyle & Entertainment124127120
Household Items114113111
Education & Childcare128130127
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lyon Street is 4% lower than the Santa Ana average
  • The cost of living in Lyon Street is 35% higher than the national average
  • Lyon Street housing is 75% higher than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$85,403$7,117$1,993$2,562

      California Sales Tax

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      California 7.25% 10.5%

      California Income Tax

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      California 1% 13.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.