Anaheim, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

Anaheim, CA and Santa Clarita, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.6% difference in their overall index. Anaheim scores 167 while Santa Clarita scores 175 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,486/month in Santa Clarita — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anaheim has cheaper rent, Santa Clarita actually has lower median home values ($721,000 vs $771,700).

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $119,926 in Santa Clarita (-24.5%). While Santa Clarita 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 24.9% in Santa Clarita.