salaryReno 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
$1,783
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$105
👥 People living there
273,212
312,534
Commute to work
20.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
36.8%
18.3%
Own their home
49.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
12.6%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno 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 | Reno | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $101,860 | +63% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $35,850 | +39% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $92,130 | $121,980 | +32% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $125,710 | $160,920 | +28% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $135,560 | +26% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,260 | $82,990 | +25% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $62,350 | $75,740 | +21% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $81,360 | $98,050 | +21% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $67,456 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 14% more in Santa Ana.