Anaheim, CA vs San Francisco, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaheim is 26.8% cheaper than San Francisco. With a cost index of 167 vs 228, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaheim to San Francisco should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,419/month in San Francisco — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaheim is more affordable at $771,700 median vs $1,380,500.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $141,446 in San Francisco (-36%). While San Francisco 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 20.5% in San Francisco.