salaryNashville is 18% 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
$1,881
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$105
👥 People living there
690,130
312,534
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
48%
18.3%
Own their home
52.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
14.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $98,050 | +99% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $121,980 | +77% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $135,560 | +61% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $194,410 | +36% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $75,740 | +36% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | $161,470 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $122,980 | +31% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $70,730 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 18% more in Santa Ana.