salaryMadison is 17% 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
$1,723
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$105
👥 People living there
278,001
312,534
Commute to work
19.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
59.9%
18.3%
Own their home
46%
44.6%
Below poverty line
16.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $98,050 | +74% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $101,860 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $194,410 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $121,980 | +51% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $135,560 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $130,630 | $160,920 | +23% in Santa Ana |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $79,310 | +23% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $122,980 | +23% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $70,040 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 17% more in Santa Ana.