salaryCharlotte is 17% 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
$1,881
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$105
👥 People living there
903,844
312,534
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
48%
18.3%
Own their home
51%
44.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $98,050 | +153% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $121,980 | +93% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $101,860 | +74% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $135,560 | +50% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $75,740 | +49% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $122,980 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $73,810 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $36,980 | +25% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $69,996 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 13% more in Santa Ana.