salaryLaredo is 31% 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
$1,110
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$105
👥 People living there
257,619
312,534
Commute to work
21.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
22%
18.3%
Own their home
64.1%
44.6%
Below poverty line
20.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $41,540 | $75,740 | +82% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $77,050 | $135,560 | +76% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $82,990 | +76% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $59,100 | $98,050 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $35,850 | +63% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $125,830 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $73,810 | +60% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 31% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $78,361 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 32% more in Santa Ana.