Santa Ana, California vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 42.7% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $28,626 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Santa Ana, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower