salaryGilbert 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
$2,270
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$105
👥 People living there
280,262
312,534
Commute to work
25.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
48.2%
18.3%
Own their home
73.1%
44.6%
Below poverty line
5.3%
10.8%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $101,860 | +72% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $98,050 | +59% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $121,980 | +43% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $194,410 | +43% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $135,560 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $125,830 | +28% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $75,740 | +26% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $35,850 | -25% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Gilbert is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,270 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $65,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 30% more in Gilbert.