Jackson, Mississippi vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 77.0% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $159,315 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Jackson, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher