salaryMemphis is 23% 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
$1,399
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$105
👥 People living there
618,980
312,534
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.5 min
College degree
28%
18.3%
Own their home
44.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
23.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $135,560 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $75,410 | $121,980 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $122,980 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $62,910 | $98,050 | +56% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $75,740 | +50% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $35,850 | +46% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $134,440 | $194,410 | +45% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $73,921 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 45% more in Santa Ana.