Memphis, Tennessee vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 86.8% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $132,655 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Memphis, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher