Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Brookings, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 42.0% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $29,006 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Brookings
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Brookings, SD
Compared to Santa Ana, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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