Salem, North Carolina vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 80.8% more expensive than Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,387 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Salem, North Carolina
Salem, NC vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher