salaryAugusta is 24% 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
$1,458
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
201,528
312,534
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.5 min
College degree
24.7%
18.3%
Own their home
50.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 | Augusta | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $121,980 | +109% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $98,050 | +106% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,850 | +95% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $101,860 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $194,410 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $135,560 | +54% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $122,980 | +54% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $73,830 | +51% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $74,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 41% more in Santa Ana.