salaryLincoln is 24% 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
$1,328
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$105
👥 People living there
294,856
312,534
Commute to work
18.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
41.8%
18.3%
Own their home
56.1%
44.6%
Below poverty line
12.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $194,410 | +92% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $101,860 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $98,050 | +64% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $160,920 | +58% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $135,560 | +55% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $75,740 | +52% in Santa Ana |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $94,360 | +45% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $82,990 | +41% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $74,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 24% more in Santa Ana.