salaryAlbuquerque is 19% 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
$1,401
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$105
👥 People living there
562,218
312,534
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
39.2%
18.3%
Own their home
61.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque 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 | Albuquerque | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $98,050 | +131% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $194,410 | +70% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $121,980 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $135,560 | +41% in Santa Ana |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $79,310 | +38% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $101,860 | +35% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $82,990 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $125,830 | +33% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $71,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 27% more in Santa Ana.