Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 97.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,772 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
778% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Santa_Ana, CA
Compared to Alton, Santa_Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  841.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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