salarySan Jose is 3% 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
$3,046
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$105
👥 People living there
990,138
312,534
Commute to work
27.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
47.3%
18.3%
Own their home
55.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
8.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $82,990 | -42% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $135,560 | -37% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $98,050 | -36% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $194,410 | -35% in Santa Ana |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $71,110 | -34% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $161,470 | -30% in Santa Ana |
| Physician Assistant | $223,640 | $161,890 | -28% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $160,920 | -24% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
San Jose is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $3,046 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $61,708 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 56% more in San Jose.