Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 61.6% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $161,607 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher