Santa Ana, California vs. Section, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Section, Alabama is 46.7% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $39,986 in Section, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Section, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Section
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Section, AL
Compared to Santa Ana, Section is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower