salaryAtlanta is 14% 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
$1,999
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$105
👥 People living there
505,268
312,534
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.5 min
College degree
59.2%
18.3%
Own their home
46.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $98,050 | +107% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $121,980 | +100% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $75,740 | +49% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,890 | +45% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $194,410 | +41% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,860 | +33% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $68,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 9% more in Santa Ana.