salaryEl Paso is 26% 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
$1,246
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$105
👥 People living there
680,130
312,534
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
28.1%
18.3%
Own their home
60.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $98,050 | +95% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $75,740 | +79% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $35,850 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $82,990 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $125,830 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $121,980 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $101,860 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $135,560 | +57% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $75,785 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 36% more in Santa Ana.