salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,279
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$105
👥 People living there
455,548
312,534
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
35.6%
18.3%
Own their home
41.2%
44.6%
Below poverty line
14.8%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $135,560 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $161,470 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $79,310 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | $47,380 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $47,760 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $157,440 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $161,890 | 0% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $122,980 | 0% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Long Beach and Santa Ana cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 7% more in Santa Ana.