Anaheim, CA vs San Jose, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaheim is 23% cheaper than San Jose. 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 San Jose should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,617/month in San Jose — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaheim is more affordable at $771,700 median vs $1,187,800.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $141,565 in San Jose (-36%). While San Jose 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 22.2% in San Jose.