salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,806
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,016
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$86,801
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$777,600
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,547
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$132
$105
👥 People living there
8,483,844
312,534
Commute to work
40.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
41.6%
18.3%
Own their home
32.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
17.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick New York for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New York | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $125,830 | -20% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $82,990 | -17% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $121,980 | +16% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $135,560 | +13% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $122,980 | +12% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $157,440 | +11% in Santa Ana |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $94,360 | -11% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is New York or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
New York and Santa Ana cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in New York?
About $60,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, New York or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $86,801 in New York and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 14% more in Santa Ana.