salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,566
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$105
👥 People living there
344,521
312,534
Commute to work
27.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
29.7%
18.3%
Own their home
46.2%
44.6%
Below poverty line
12.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Santa Ana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $135,560 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $161,470 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $79,310 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | $47,380 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $47,760 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $157,440 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $161,890 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $122,980 | 0% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Anaheim and Santa Ana cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 1% more in Anaheim.