Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 47.6% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,802 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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