salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$105
👥 People living there
229,359
312,534
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
45.6%
18.3%
Own their home
43.5%
44.6%
Below poverty line
18.2%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $121,980 | +94% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $101,860 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $98,050 | +61% in Santa Ana |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $75,740 | +46% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $135,560 | +45% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $194,410 | +34% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $126,810 | $161,890 | +28% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $161,470 | +26% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $69,631 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 31% more in Santa Ana.