salaryAustin is 16% 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
$1,932
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$105
👥 People living there
979,539
312,534
Commute to work
23.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
59.6%
18.3%
Own their home
43.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
12%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $98,050 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $75,740 | +51% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $121,980 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $135,560 | +38% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $35,850 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $194,410 | +27% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $161,470 | +26% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $69,483 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 0% more in Santa Ana.