salaryColumbus is 27% 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
$1,314
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$105
👥 People living there
203,711
312,534
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
30.5%
18.3%
Own their home
50.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
19%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $121,980 | +144% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $98,050 | +101% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $194,410 | +87% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,850 | +72% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $75,740 | +68% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $135,560 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $73,830 | +58% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $76,308 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 38% more in Santa Ana.