Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 37.9% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,952 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower