Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 82.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $182,828 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher