salaryKansas City is 23% 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
$1,535
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$105
👥 People living there
510,612
312,534
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
38.4%
18.3%
Own their home
55.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
14.6%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $121,980 | +94% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $101,860 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $135,560 | +63% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $98,050 | +61% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $194,410 | +44% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $125,830 | +39% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $122,980 | +33% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | $160,920 | +29% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $73,630 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 26% more in Santa Ana.