salaryBrownsville is 32% 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
$1,204
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$105
👥 People living there
189,177
312,534
Commute to work
21.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
24.5%
18.3%
Own their home
61.7%
44.6%
Below poverty line
23.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $121,980 | +115% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $75,740 | +113% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $98,050 | +112% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $194,410 | +89% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $82,990 | +75% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $35,850 | +71% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $135,560 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $125,830 | +67% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 32% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $79,255 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 45% more in Santa Ana.