salaryHuntington Beach is 3% 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
$2,987
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$105
👥 People living there
195,240
312,534
Commute to work
28.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
49%
18.3%
Own their home
55.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
7.8%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,987 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $61,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 29% more in Huntington Beach.
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