Birmingham, Alabama vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 91.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $143,461 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
589% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  751.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher