salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,946
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$105
👥 People living there
294,078
312,534
Commute to work
36.8 min
24.5 min
College degree
54.8%
18.3%
Own their home
27.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
15.6%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $125,830 | -20% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $82,990 | -17% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $121,980 | +16% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $135,560 | +13% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $122,980 | +12% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $157,440 | +11% in Santa Ana |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $94,360 | -11% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Jersey City and Santa Ana cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $60,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 4% more in Jersey City.