salaryAkron is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$105
👥 People living there
189,247
312,534
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
23.6%
18.3%
Own their home
50.7%
44.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $135,560 | +68% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $121,980 | +63% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $98,050 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $194,410 | +54% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $160,920 | +53% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $122,980 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $101,860 | +30% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $125,830 | +28% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $72,978 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 49% more in Santa Ana.