Anza, CA vs Matheny, CA

Matheny is moderately more affordable than Anza, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Anza scores 99 compared to 87 for Matheny, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anza can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anza is $1,184/month compared to $1,250/month in Matheny — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anza has cheaper rent, Matheny actually has lower median home values ($167,000 vs $316,700).

Median household income in Anza is $53,814 compared to $68,269 in Matheny (-21.2%). Matheny offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Anza spend roughly 26.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Matheny.