salaryParadise is 13% 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
$1,532
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$105
👥 People living there
185,913
312,534
Commute to work
23.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
24.1%
18.3%
Own their home
41.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
17.6%
10.8%
Unemployment
9.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise 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 | Paradise | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $98,050 | +65% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $121,980 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $101,860 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $35,850 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $135,560 | +30% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $125,830 | +29% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $194,410 | +29% in Santa Ana |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $36,980 | +26% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $67,993 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 37% more in Santa Ana.