Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 35.2% more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,625 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, NC vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Mooresville, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher