Anaheim, CA vs Sacramento, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sacramento is 28.8% cheaper than Anaheim. With a cost index of 129 vs 167, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sacramento to Anaheim should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $1,694/month in Sacramento — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sacramento is more affordable at $484,600 median vs $771,700.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $83,753 in Sacramento (+8.2%). Anaheim does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Sacramento.