Anaheim, CA vs Long Beach, CA

Long Beach is moderately more affordable than Anaheim, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Anaheim scores 167 compared to 157 for Long Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anaheim can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $1,803/month in Long Beach — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Long Beach is more affordable at $762,200 median vs $771,700.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $83,969 in Long Beach (+7.9%). While Anaheim is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.8% in Long Beach.