salaryDenver is 7% 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
$2,065
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$105
👥 People living there
718,877
312,534
Commute to work
24.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
56.5%
18.3%
Own their home
48.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
11.2%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $135,560 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $101,860 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $161,470 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $161,890 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $121,980 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $160,920 | +17% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $73,810 | +17% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $75,740 | +17% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $64,415 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 1% more in Denver.