salaryMontgomery is 27% 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
$1,304
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$105
👥 People living there
197,494
312,534
Commute to work
20.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
33.8%
18.3%
Own their home
54.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
21.5%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $121,980 | +152% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $122,980 | +105% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $98,050 | +101% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $101,860 | +71% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $135,560 | +70% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $75,740 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $161,890 | +59% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $125,290 | $194,410 | +55% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $75,979 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 40% more in Santa Ana.