Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 45.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,927 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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