salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,654
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,320
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$101,378
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$713,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,997
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$109
👥 People living there
312,534
754,195
Commute to work
24.5 min
26 min
College degree
18.3%
68.4%
Own their home
44.6%
43.7%
Below poverty line
10.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Ana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Santa Ana | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $57,280 | +60% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $101,780 | +38% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $95,230 | +34% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $61,500 | +29% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $102,170 | +23% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $44,210 | +20% in Seattle |
| Truck Driver | $60,340 | $71,240 | +18% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $146,030 | +16% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Ana or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Santa Ana and Seattle cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Santa Ana?
About $58,715 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Santa Ana or Seattle?
The typical household earns $101,378 in Santa Ana and $133,583 in Seattle, 24% more in Seattle.