salaryOrlando is 12% 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
$1,955
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$105
👥 People living there
319,758
312,534
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
42.5%
18.3%
Own their home
39.5%
44.6%
Below poverty line
14.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $98,050 | +115% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $121,980 | +94% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $101,860 | +69% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $135,560 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $75,740 | +52% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $73,810 | +45% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $73,830 | +43% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $194,410 | +42% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $67,187 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 23% more in Santa Ana.