salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,284
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$105
👥 People living there
566,973
312,534
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
27.4%
18.3%
Own their home
41.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
22.8%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $98,050 | +97% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $121,980 | +49% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $194,410 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $135,560 | +39% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $160,920 | +30% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $122,980 | +24% in Santa Ana |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $36,980 | +22% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $70,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 42% more in Santa Ana.