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
$1,867
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$105
👥 People living there
310,178
312,534
Commute to work
32.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
19.7%
18.3%
Own their home
24.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
23.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
11.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark 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 | Newark | 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 Newark or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Newark 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 Newark?
About $60,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 45% more in Santa Ana.