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
$2,498
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,339
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$88,371
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$921,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,050
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$105
👥 People living there
3,857,263
312,534
Commute to work
30.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
38.5%
18.3%
Own their home
36%
44.6%
Below poverty line
16.5%
10.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Santa Ana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Los Angeles | 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 Los Angeles or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Los Angeles or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $88,371 in Los Angeles and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 13% more in Santa Ana.