salaryHouston is 15% 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
$1,533
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$105
👥 People living there
2,328,253
312,534
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
36.6%
18.3%
Own their home
42.1%
44.6%
Below poverty line
19.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $98,050 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $121,980 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $35,850 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $101,860 | +58% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $75,740 | +52% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $135,560 | +36% in Santa Ana |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | $44,460 | +27% in Santa Ana |
| Cashier | $29,350 | $36,980 | +26% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $69,087 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 31% more in Santa Ana.