salaryFrisco is 17% 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
$2,246
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
219,304
312,534
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
67.5%
18.3%
Own their home
65.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
3.6%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $70,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 60% more in Frisco.