salarySacramento is 6% 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
$2,152
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$105
👥 People living there
528,706
312,534
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
37.1%
18.3%
Own their home
51.7%
44.6%
Below poverty line
13.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $47,760 | -23% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $135,560 | -21% in Santa Ana |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $108,640 | -17% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $139,640 | $160,920 | +15% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $66,670 | $73,830 | +11% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $121,980 | +9% in Santa Ana |
| Plumber | $65,210 | $71,110 | +9% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $194,410 | +9% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $63,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 7% more in Santa Ana.