Anaheim, California has an overall cost of living index of 114.7, which is 14.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, while the typical home is valued around $831,200. Households earn a median of $95,227 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 35. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$95,227
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,175
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$831,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
114.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,682
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,746
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,236
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,393
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
114.7
Goods
107.1
Rents / Housing
173.0
Services
140.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $157,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $138,010 |
| Elementary Teacher | $97,460 |
| Electrician | $81,940 |
| Accountant | $100,770 |
| Plumber | $77,980 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $170,960 |
| Civil Engineer | $116,920 |
| Operations Manager | $168,990 |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,280 |
| Health Services Manager | $138,250 |
| Truck Driver | $59,470 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $149,140 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
344,521
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Census ACS
35.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
16
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,205
Per month
Avg Home Value
$780,694
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90620 | — | $2,206 | $693,200 |
| ZIP 90621 | — | $1,927 | $732,400 |
| ZIP 92801 | — | $1,881 | $598,700 |
| ZIP 92802 | — | $1,905 | $664,600 |
| ZIP 92804 | — | $1,888 | $661,400 |
| ZIP 92805 | — | $1,900 | $640,600 |
| ZIP 92806 | — | $2,112 | $749,500 |
| ZIP 92807 | — | $2,851 | $874,400 |
| ZIP 92808 | — | $2,653 | $951,100 |
| ZIP 92833 | — | $1,985 | $757,000 |
Showing top 10 of 16 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
Anaheim has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 114.7. The US national average is 100, so Anaheim is 14.7 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Anaheim is $2,175 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Anaheim is $95,227 per year.
The median home value in Anaheim is $831,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Anaheim has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
