salaryLexington-Fayette is 22% 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
$1,463
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$105
👥 People living there
323,725
312,534
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
48.3%
18.3%
Own their home
53.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
14.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $98,050 | +169% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $121,980 | +98% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $194,410 | +75% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $135,560 | +72% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $125,830 | +56% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $122,980 | +54% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $75,740 | +46% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $73,356 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 26% more in Santa Ana.
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