Anaheim, CA vs Berkeley, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaheim is 23% cheaper than Berkeley. With a cost index of 167 vs 216, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaheim to Berkeley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,127/month in Berkeley — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaheim is more affordable at $771,700 median vs $1,351,100.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $108,558 in Berkeley (-16.6%). The higher salaries in Berkeley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.5% in Berkeley.