salaryModesto is 9% 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
$1,988
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$105
👥 People living there
219,215
312,534
Commute to work
30.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
21.2%
18.3%
Own their home
58.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
13.3%
10.8%
Unemployment
7.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $160,920 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $98,050 | +27% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $121,980 | +24% in Santa Ana |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $121,560 | +22% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $125,830 | +21% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $194,410 | +19% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $82,990 | +16% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $64,760 | $73,830 | +14% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $65,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 15% more in Santa Ana.