Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Montana vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 51.3% more expensive than Laurel, Montana.

You would need a salary of $75,653 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Laurel, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Laurel, Montana
Laurel, MT vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Laurel, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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