Considerations when moving from Fresno to Santa Ana

Cost of living: Fresno vs. Santa Ana

Fresno Santa Ana
Average rent cost $1,650 $2,650
Average home value $381,180 $843,858
Average income (per capita) $63,001 $77,283
Cost of living (single person) $2,277 $6,333
Cost of living (family of 4) $5,358 $11,160
Unemployment rate 7.09% 7.0%
  • Rent prices in Santa Ana are 61% higher than in Fresno.
  • Home prices in Santa Ana are 121.4% higher than in Fresno.
  • Income in Santa Ana is 22.7% higher than in Fresno.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Santa Ana is 178.1% higher than in Fresno.
  • The cost of living for a family in Santa Ana is 108.3% higher than in Fresno.
  • The unemployment rate in Santa Ana is 1.27% lower than in Fresno.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $8,343.87 in Santa Ana to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fresno.

How life is different in Fresno vs. Santa Ana

Santa Ana Fresno
Population 310,227 542,107
Political leaning Democratic 49.8-48.3 Democratic 51-46
Summer high 82ยบF 98ยบF
Winter low 47ยบF 38ยบF
Annual rain 13" 13"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 54.17 56.85
  • The population of Santa Ana is approximately 43% lower than the population of Fresno.
  • In the last presidential election, Santa Ana voted Democratic and Fresno voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Santa Ana is 82ยบF and in Fresno, itโ€™s 98ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Santa Ana reaches the temperature of 47ยบF and Fresno gets down to 38ยบF.
  • You can expect about 13 inches of annual rainfall in Santa Ana vs 13 inches of rainfall in Fresno.
  • In Santa Ana, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Fresno.
  • Santa Ana has a lower crime rate than Fresno with a crime index of 56.85 vs 54.17.

Things to do in Santa Ana

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Santa Ana has plenty to offer:

Museums in Santa Anatoggle

  • Bowers Museum
  • Lyon Air Museum
  • Discovery Cube Orange County
  • Heritage Museum of Orange County
  • Orange County Museum of Art
  • Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Parks in Santa Anatoggle

  • Santiago Park Nature

Sports Teams in Santa Anatoggle

Universities in Santa Anatoggle

  • Santa Ana College
  • California Coast University
  • Art Institute of California

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Fresno to Santa Ana?toggle

To ship furniture from Fresno to Santa Ana with a mover will cost between $1,023 and $3,489. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,783โ€“$5,484, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Fresno to Santa Ana will cost from $2,506โ€“$7,222.

How much are moving container companies from Fresno to Santa Ana?toggle

Moving containers from Fresno to Santa Ana will cost you $725 to $1,713 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,226 to $2,418. A larger home will cost $1,668 to $3,055.

How much is a moving truck from Fresno to Santa Ana?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $367 to $611. A larger move will cost $356 to $731, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Fresno to Santa Ana costs from $464 to $852.

How far in advance should I book Fresno-to-Santa Ana movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Fresno to Santa Ana at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Fresno-to-Santa Ana movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Santa Ana?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Santa Ana is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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