salaryPlano is 10% 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
$2,010
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
290,594
312,534
Commute to work
25.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
60.5%
18.3%
Own their home
56.9%
44.6%
Below poverty line
6.8%
10.8%
Unemployment
4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $101,860 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $75,740 | +55% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $98,050 | +51% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,850 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $135,560 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $121,980 | +31% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $73,810 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $73,830 | +24% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $66,097 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 19% more in Plano.