Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 80.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $90,387 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Alexandria, 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher