Oak Park, Illinois vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 19.0% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,491 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Oak Park, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower