salaryColorado Springs is 13% 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
$1,901
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$105
👥 People living there
487,887
312,534
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
42.7%
18.3%
Own their home
60.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
9%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $194,410 | +83% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $101,860 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $98,050 | +55% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $135,560 | +41% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $121,980 | +33% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $75,740 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $73,810 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $161,470 | +24% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $67,661 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 10% more in Santa Ana.
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