salaryLittle Rock is 27% 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
$1,277
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$105
👥 People living there
203,436
312,534
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.5 min
College degree
44.6%
18.3%
Own their home
53.5%
44.6%
Below poverty line
17.5%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock 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 | Little Rock | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $121,980 | +122% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $98,050 | +104% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $194,410 | +99% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $101,860 | +74% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $135,560 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $125,830 | +65% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $75,740 | +58% in Santa Ana |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $121,560 | +55% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $76,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 33% more in Santa Ana.