salaryPittsburgh is 20% 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
$1,621
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$105
👥 People living there
304,759
312,534
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
49.1%
18.3%
Own their home
47.7%
44.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh 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 | Pittsburgh | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $135,560 | +65% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $122,980 | +62% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $121,980 | +47% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $194,410 | +46% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $98,050 | +36% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $161,470 | +35% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $101,860 | +33% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $82,990 | +31% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $71,975 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 30% more in Santa Ana.