salaryProvidence 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
$1,964
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$105
👥 People living there
191,767
312,534
Commute to work
25 min
24.5 min
College degree
34.6%
18.3%
Own their home
41.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
20.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence 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 | Providence | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $121,980 | +59% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $98,050 | +48% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $133,000 | $194,410 | +46% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $122,980 | +38% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $135,560 | +36% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $130,690 | $160,920 | +23% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $61,910 | $75,740 | +22% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $157,440 | +20% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $66,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 28% more in Santa Ana.