Looking for a fresh start in a new Santa Ana neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 2,321
-26%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 161
26% lower than Santa Ana
Population 2,068
-26%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 161
26% lower than Santa Ana
Population 732
-26%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 161
26% lower than Santa Ana
Population 2,332
-26%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 161
26% lower than Santa Ana
Population 596
-26%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 161
26% lower than Santa Ana
Population 785
-24%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 161
24% lower than Santa Ana
Population 4,851
-16%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 161
16% lower than Santa Ana
Population 9,078
-13%
Cost of Living Index 140 vs 161
13% lower than Santa Ana
Population 5,335
-12%
Cost of Living Index 142 vs 161
12% lower than Santa Ana
Population 2,178
-11%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 161
11% lower than Santa Ana
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