Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 42.5% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,260 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal_Oak, MI vs. Santa_Ana, CA
Compared to Royal_Oak, Santa_Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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