Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Santa Ana, California


The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 47.0% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,254 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Madison, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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