salaryWashington is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,654
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,320
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$101,378
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$713,000
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,997
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$96
👥 People living there
312,534
681,294
Commute to work
24.5 min
30 min
College degree
18.3%
64.2%
Own their home
44.6%
41.5%
Below poverty line
10.8%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Ana for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Santa Ana | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $66,980 | -32% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $84,000 | -31% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $46,040 | +28% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $156,460 | +24% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $102,710 | -24% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $79,470 | -22% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $60,800 | -20% in Washington |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $134,840 | -16% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Ana or Washington cheaper to live in?
Washington is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,370 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Santa Ana?
About $57,526 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Santa Ana or Washington?
The typical household earns $101,378 in Santa Ana and $118,495 in Washington, 14% more in Washington.