salaryRaleigh is 16% 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
$1,822
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$105
👥 People living there
481,031
312,534
Commute to work
23 min
24.5 min
College degree
54%
18.3%
Own their home
50.7%
44.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $98,050 | +115% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $121,980 | +85% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $101,860 | +69% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $135,560 | +60% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $75,740 | +49% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $194,410 | +47% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $161,890 | +30% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $73,810 | +30% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $69,419 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 9% more in Santa Ana.