Median rent is 19% lower in Miami ($1,758/mo vs $2,175/mo). Buying is cheaper in Miami, where the median home runs $518,100 versus $831,200. Households earn more in Anaheim ($95,227 vs $62,462 a year). Taken together, Miami is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 112.1 against 114.7 — about 2% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Anaheim, CA.
Cost of living verdict
Miami is 2% cheaper overall
Cost of Living Index: 112.1 in Miami vs 114.7 in Anaheim (US national average = 100)
City A
Anaheim, CA
City B
Miami, FL
How much would you need to earn in Miami, FL to maintain your standard of living from Anaheim, CA?
Equivalent salary in Miami, FL
$73,261
You could earn $1,739 less (2% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each metro area. This estimates overall purchasing power; it does not account for taxes or take-home pay differences.
Metric
Anaheim
California
Miami
Florida
Population
Median Household Income
Annual
Median Gross Rent
Per month
Median Home Value
Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: Census ACS, BEA, HUD Fair Market Rents, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Miami at $1,758/mo compared to $2,175/mo in Anaheim (19% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Anaheim: the median home is $831,200 versus $518,100 in Miami — 38% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Anaheim
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Miami
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Anaheim has cleaner air on average: 35.0 AQI (Good) compared to 37.0 AQI (Good) in the other city. Lower AQI means cleaner, healthier air.
Pick Anaheim if you prioritize higher median household income ($95,227/yr).
Pick Miami if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,758/mo median).
Is Anaheim cheaper than Miami?
Miami is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 112.1 versus 114.7 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 2% lower in Miami.
How much is rent in Anaheim vs Miami?
Median rent is $2,175/mo in Anaheim, CA and $1,758/mo in Miami, FL. Miami, FL has the lower rent by about 19%.
Which has higher salaries — Anaheim or Miami?
Median household income is $95,227 in Anaheim, CA and $62,462 in Miami, FL. Anaheim, CA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Anaheim, CA has better air quality on average: 35.0 AQI versus 37.0 AQI. Both are EPA AirNow annual averages; lower is better.
Which has lower taxes — Anaheim or Miami?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Miami to match my Anaheim income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Anaheim, CA is equivalent to roughly $97,681 in Miami, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
