salaryArlington is 4% 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
$2,666
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$105
👥 People living there
236,254
312,534
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
77.1%
18.3%
Own their home
41.3%
44.6%
Below poverty line
7.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $98,050 | +46% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $121,980 | +45% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $135,560 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $101,860 | +28% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $75,740 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $35,850 | -22% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | $161,470 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $125,830 | -20% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,666 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $62,580 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 51% more in Arlington.