Santa Ana, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 46.5% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $47,099 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Memphis
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Santa Ana, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower