salaryMobile is 29% 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
$1,257
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
203,416
312,534
Commute to work
22.8 min
24.5 min
College degree
32%
18.3%
Own their home
54%
44.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $121,980 | +160% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $98,050 | +110% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $122,980 | +103% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 | $135,560 | +71% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $101,860 | +67% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $161,470 | +56% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $75,740 | +56% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $161,890 | +54% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $77,345 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 43% more in Santa Ana.