salaryRiverside is 7% 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
$2,420
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$105
👥 People living there
319,069
312,534
Commute to work
31.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
25.7%
18.3%
Own their home
56.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
12.2%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $98,050 | +24% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $125,830 | +23% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $160,920 | +21% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $121,980 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $82,990 | +19% in Santa Ana |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $122,980 | +16% in Santa Ana |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $121,560 | +16% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | $73,830 | +15% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $64,016 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 3% more in Santa Ana.