salaryDallas is 10% 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
$1,760
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$105
👥 People living there
1,307,930
312,534
Commute to work
25.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
38.2%
18.3%
Own their home
42.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
16.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $101,860 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $75,740 | +55% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $98,050 | +51% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,850 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $135,560 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $121,980 | +31% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $73,810 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $73,830 | +24% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $66,097 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 25% more in Santa Ana.