salaryChattanooga 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
$1,537
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$105
👥 People living there
185,783
312,534
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.5 min
College degree
36%
18.3%
Own their home
52.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
19.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga 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 | Chattanooga | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $121,980 | +138% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $98,050 | +113% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $101,860 | +70% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $135,560 | +70% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $160,920 | +51% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $75,740 | +49% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $35,850 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $122,980 | +47% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $74,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 31% more in Santa Ana.