Santa Ana, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 3.1% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $48,446 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Santa Ana, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher